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Royal Navy warship HMS Quorn will visit Ipswich this week to formally celebrate her civic affiliation with the famous Suffolk port, which has had a naval tradition since HMS Ipswich, a 70-gun third rate ship of the line was launched at Harwich in 1694.
Sir Thomas Slade, who designed HMS Victory, is buried at a waterfront church in the town, and Lord Nelson himself was once high steward of Ipswich.
The 750-tonne Hunt Class minehunter arrives alongside Orwell Quay in the Wet Dock on Thursday July 8, at 9am for the start of a four-day visit. The ship was in Ipswich just last year for the formal announcement of her affiliation.
Quorn has a packed and varied programme while berthed in Ipswich including the commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander Tim Neild, calling officially on the Mayor and other VIPs on Thursday morning, before hosting a formal lunch on board for civic dignitaries and also a reception that evening.
Lieutenant Commander Neild is looking forward to bringing his ship to Suffolk again and said: "We are very proud that HMS Quorn is affiliated with Ipswich. I am looking forward to our second affiliation visit to the borough and hope as many local people as possible will come and see their ship for themselves when we are open to visitors."
The general public get their chance to see round this fascinating Royal Navy warship from 1.30 until 4pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
In addition, the ship’s football team play a Suffolk Police XI at Whitton Sports Centre at 2pm on Saturday. The following day, at 10:30am, Lt Cdr Neild and members of the ships company will attend the civic church of St Mary-le-Tower.
Civic affiliations are an important part of the Royal Navy’s commitment to raising the awareness of the variety of roles, equipment and people that make up the Senior Service. By interacting with the local community – both in terms of allowing crew members to repay the affection shown to them, and as a recruitment function – a ship’s company can forge a lasting relationship.
The ship sets sail from Ipswich to continue operational deployment at lunchtime on Monday July 12.
HMS Quorn is a Hunt class Mine Countermeasures Vessel, 60m long with a beam of 10m and a displacement of 750 tonnes. The largest warships ever constructed from glass reinforced plastic, the Hunt Class ships perform the dual role of sweeping and hunting in one hull.
The ship carries a crew of 45, many of them clearance divers whose job it is to swim to mines in order to place explosives. However, the ship also has a mine disposal system consisting of a remote controlled submersible. Two general purpose machine guns, along with a 30mm and two 20mm guns mean that HMS Quorn can also function as a patrol craft.
I am not sure if they are all vegetarian or not!
Sir Thomas Slade, who designed HMS Victory, is buried at a waterfront church in the town, and Lord Nelson himself was once high steward of Ipswich.
The 750-tonne Hunt Class minehunter arrives alongside Orwell Quay in the Wet Dock on Thursday July 8, at 9am for the start of a four-day visit. The ship was in Ipswich just last year for the formal announcement of her affiliation.
Quorn has a packed and varied programme while berthed in Ipswich including the commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander Tim Neild, calling officially on the Mayor and other VIPs on Thursday morning, before hosting a formal lunch on board for civic dignitaries and also a reception that evening.
Lieutenant Commander Neild is looking forward to bringing his ship to Suffolk again and said: "We are very proud that HMS Quorn is affiliated with Ipswich. I am looking forward to our second affiliation visit to the borough and hope as many local people as possible will come and see their ship for themselves when we are open to visitors."
The general public get their chance to see round this fascinating Royal Navy warship from 1.30 until 4pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
In addition, the ship’s football team play a Suffolk Police XI at Whitton Sports Centre at 2pm on Saturday. The following day, at 10:30am, Lt Cdr Neild and members of the ships company will attend the civic church of St Mary-le-Tower.
Civic affiliations are an important part of the Royal Navy’s commitment to raising the awareness of the variety of roles, equipment and people that make up the Senior Service. By interacting with the local community – both in terms of allowing crew members to repay the affection shown to them, and as a recruitment function – a ship’s company can forge a lasting relationship.
The ship sets sail from Ipswich to continue operational deployment at lunchtime on Monday July 12.
HMS Quorn is a Hunt class Mine Countermeasures Vessel, 60m long with a beam of 10m and a displacement of 750 tonnes. The largest warships ever constructed from glass reinforced plastic, the Hunt Class ships perform the dual role of sweeping and hunting in one hull.
The ship carries a crew of 45, many of them clearance divers whose job it is to swim to mines in order to place explosives. However, the ship also has a mine disposal system consisting of a remote controlled submersible. Two general purpose machine guns, along with a 30mm and two 20mm guns mean that HMS Quorn can also function as a patrol craft.
I am not sure if they are all vegetarian or not!