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HMS Trumpeter (P294)

HMS Trumpeter (P294)

HMS Trumpeter (P294) is one of 16 Archer-class patrol vessels assigned to the Coastal Forces Squadron, providing maritime security and operations within Europe’s coastal waters.

Role

The role of HMS Trumpeter is to provide Officer Cadets with the skills and attributes they need for a career in the Royal Navy.

As a training vessel the primary role of HMS Trumpeter is to provide Naval experience to Officer Cadets from the Cambridge University Royal Naval Unit.


Capability

Cambridge URNU takes part in regular sea weekends and deployments, with a view to helping Officer Cadets broaden their knowledge of ship handling and navigation, as well as providing them with a taste of day-to-day life in the Royal Navy.

HMS Trumpeter also takes part in a variety of Fleet tasking, from coastal patrols in UK waters to Royal Navy exercises across Europe and beyond.
Archer class

Crew

Led by Lieutenant G. Hage, HMS Trumpeter’s permanent crew consists of a Lieutenant and four other Royal Navy personnel. During training exercises, she can accommodate up to 12 URNU students and a training officer. Together, their responsibilities include:

  • Naval experience
  • Naval training
  • Navigation training
  • Officer training
  • Providing support on Royal Navy and NATO exercises
  • Personal development
  • Leadership training

Unit history

1942

First HMS Trumpeter

The first HMS Trumpeter was an escort carrier of 11,400 tons built in Seattle and launched on 15 December 1942.
1944

Battle honours

HMS Trumpeter received two Battles Honours during the Second World War: one for the Arctic in 1944 and one for Norway in 1944-45. She was returned to the US in 1946.
1988

The current Trumpeter

The second HMS Trumpeter was built by Vosper Thornycroft and commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1988. She served in the Gibraltar Squadron under CO Lieutenant Richard Morris.
2003

Bristol URNU

In 2003, HMS Trumpeter is allocated to Bristol URNU for use as a training vessel.
2010

Cambridge URNU

HMS Trumpeter was transferred to Cambridge URNU in September 2010.

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