Chatham - Medway Division

Chatham - Medway Division

A satellite unit of HMS President, Medway Division recruits and trains Reservists from the Medway towns, and surrounding areas of north and east Kent. Located near Chatham Historic Dockyard, we maintain close naval links with the local area, taking advantage of direct access to the River Medway and ships located within the Dockyard.

We share training facilities with the Royal Marines Reserve, and our Reservists regularly meet up with their colleagues from HMS President for joint training and social events.

Postal Address:	Medway Division, Collingwood Block, Brompton Barracks, Khyber Road, Chatham, Kent. ME4 4TT
Telephone:	Contact us via HMS President – 0207 480 7219 Alternatively, call us during Tuesday training evenings – 0163 457 9289
Location:	Situated in the Collingwood Triangle, with access via the Main Gate of Brompton Barracks at Chatham, Medway Division is about half-way between Chatham and Gillingham stations, each less than one mile from the unit. There is plenty of free parking available. Location: See Map
Email:	Contact us via HMS President
Training Evening:	Tuesdays 1930-2130

COMMANDING OFFICER

Catherine Fearon

RANK:
Lieutenant

JOINED:
RNR 2002

SPECIALISATION:
Reservist

PREVIOUS UNITS:
HMS Sherwood, HMS President

Military experience

Lieutenant Catherine Fearon joined the RNR in 2002 at HMS Sherwood in Nottingham. Following her new entry training she joined the OPS HQ branch, now Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) and took part in a number of NATO Exercises and Sea Time. After six years on the lower decks and following a career break at which time she took part in the Global Challenge 2004/2005 sailing round the world, Catherine decided to become an officer.

Catherine gained a commission in November 2006 and passed Fleetboard in July 2008 at which time she rejoined the MTO branch and particularly AWNIS specialism, serving in Spain, Norway and Belgium. She became 2IC at Medway division in September 2008 and was appointed OIC in February 2011.

Catherine is Water Quality Manager for South East Water and lives with her husband in Upnor, Rochester.

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The London Division

The London Division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was established in 1903 on the 10th of November. Its first training night was held at Fishmongers' Hall. Further training took place on board HMS Buzzard, a sloop moored on the Thames.
Replaced

This ship was replaced in 1911 by a Flower class corvette named HMS President.
HMS Chrysanthemum

In the 1930’s, HMS President was joined by HMS Chrysanthemum and they became a familiar sight along London's Embankment.
Current Location

In 1988, both HMS President and HMS Chrysanthemum were sold and the unit moved ashore to its current location which was formerly the P & O London ferry terminal.

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Defence Technical Non Grade Scheme (Marine Engineering)

The engineering branch includes weapons marine and air engineering. Marine Engineers manage the repair and maintenance of the ships electrical and mechanical systems alongside and at sea. Later in your career you will become involved in the procurement and building...

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Marine Engineering Grad Entry

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Chatham - Medway Division