HMS Charger (P292) is one of 16 Archer-class patrol vessels assigned to the Coastal Forces Squadron, providing maritime security and operations within Europe’s coastal waters. Charger is based in Faslane which sees her spending training periods in the Clyde, providing local defence engagement to the Northeast of England and Scotland and undertaking annual deployments to the Baltics and/or Norway.
The reforming of the ‘Coastal Forces Squadron’ has ushered in a new era of operational focus for the P2000 fleet of Archer Class vessels.
While support to University Royal Navy Units is still carried out whenever possible, as is navigational training, our focus is on the delivery of operational effect.
Led by Lieutenant Andrew Bonham, the crew of HMS Charger prides themselves on their versatility - projecting effect which punches above our weight, and extending our range to wherever we are required.
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