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First time on board/early experiences

Nuclear Submarines | Training

Entering a submarine for the first time will never be forgotten.

Our Submariners share their early experiences and insights from their first time on board.

HMS Ganges (the annex) Bulwork Mess March 1962 - Brian Wood

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General submarine composite #37
Midge Ure – First time at sea in a submarine
Chris Groves standing on submarine casing
Chris Groves – Defining moment to join Submarine service
HMS Oracle alongside the quay in Londonderry 1968 (I'm in No 1 uniform, kneeling on the jetty) - David White
Don Cleavin – First time on board
General submarine composite #15
Andy Dinsdale – What it’s like the first time sailing in a submarine
HMS Ganges - Opening of Leading Junior's canteen 1962 - Brian Wood
Brian Wood – Turning up for first patrol with a full kit bag and case
Charity rugby match against nurses in HMS Terror, Singapore c.1978 - Colin Hamilton
Colin Hamilton – Injured play rugby in Hong Kong
HMS Splendid in harbour - close up
Chris Groves – Time on first nuclear submarine
Repulse - 1976
Chris Groves – First dive in a submarine
DSRV-2 Avalon attached to UK submarine HMS Repulse May 1979 - Brian Wood
Midge Ure – Volunteering to join the submarine service
Orpheus - bow on
Ian Moore – Dolphin cap tally
Life on board composite #2
Ian Moore – Dealing with claustrophobia
Supply and catering staff of HMS Renown (Stbd crew) c.1983. I'm far left - David White
Midge Ure – Getting your Dolphins
General submarine composite #13
David White – Slept in, so late to swimming class, forced to jump off top board

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