London - HMS President

London - HMS President

HMS President occupies one of the most coveted positions in the heart of London – just downstream of Tower Bridge, overlooking the entrance to St Katharine's Dock. This stunning location is enhanced by a purpose built jetty, which provides moorings for the unit's boats.

Postal Address:	HMS President, 72 St Katharine's Way, London. E1W 1UQ
Telephone:	0207 480 7219
Location:	Near Tower Hill for Docklands Light Railway, District and Circle tube lines. River boats call at nearby Tower Pier, and mainline railway stations in the vicinity. Location: See Map
Email:	HMS President
Training Evening:	Tuesday 1900-2100

COMMANDING OFFICER

Eugene P Morgan

RANK:
Commander

JOINED:
RNR 1989

SPECIALISATION:
Reservist

PREVIOUS UNITS:

Military experience

Eugene Morgan joined HMS President as a direct entry officer in January 1989 and was commissioned in June of that year. Following Junior Officer training, he completed officer of the watch training and served on a variety of Mine Counter Measure Vessels. Following the “Options for Change” restructuring of the RNR, Morgan was appointed to HMS Cottesmore where he served as an Officer of the Watch. Within HMS President he has held a number of training appointments, including Junior Officer Training officer. He was promoted to Lieutenant Commander in 2005

Lieutenant Commander Morgan undertook an operational tour of Iraq in 2007 and 2008 where he commanded a small unit supporting UK forces in MND (SE). On return from this deployment he was appointed Executive Officer of HMS President in May 2008. A second mobilisation, this time to Afghanistan in support of HERRICK 12/13, followed from September 2010 to January 2011. Eugene Morgan was promoted to Commander and assumed command of HMS President on 1 February 2011.

In civilian life, Eugene Morgan is a Director with BMT Defence Services Limited in Bath; an independent engineering consultancy company. He lives in Wotton Under Edge, Gloucester.

UNIT DIARY

Surface Fleet

London - HMS President

Reservists rub shoulders with football stars29/10/11

Royal Naval Reservists from HMS President raised over £2,500 for the Royal British Legion during October’s Chelsea vs. Arsenal game at Stamford Bridge.

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HMS President hosts the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme08/08/11

During the summer HMS President played host to the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS) annual reception.

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LATEST NEWS

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PHOTO GALLERY

- The Arthur Tisdall VC passing under a Thames bridge.
- HMS President’s crew rowing the Arthur Tisdall VC in the 2011 Tudor Pull.
- Lieutenant Andrew Thomas RNR, the HMS President crew’s cox.
- Reservists from HMS President visit Toulon
- Reservists from HMS President visit southern France on a battlefield tour
- Reservists from HMS President visit southern France on a battlefield tour
- Reservists from HMS President visit southern France on a battlefield tour
- Reservists from HMS President visit southern France on a battlefield tour
- HMS President Merchant Navy Days Parade
- HMS President Merchant Navy Days Parade
- HMS President Merchant Navy Days Parade
- Reservists step up to support Cougar 11 Deployment
- Lt Jeremy Olver RNR
- Lt David Baynton RNR
- Lt Richard Turley RNR from Liverpool’s HMS Eaglet (left) and Lt Alec Harper (right) from London’s HMS President
- Navy personnel from HMS Collingwood and HMS President were busy collecting charity donations in The One New Change Shopping Centre in East London
- Navy personnel from HMS Collingwood and HMS President were busy collecting charity donations in The One New Change Shopping Centre in East London
- RESERVISTS RUB SHOULDERS WITH CHELSEA AND ARSENAL STARS
- RESERVISTS RUB SHOULDERS WITH CHELSEA AND ARSENAL STARS
- RESERVISTS RUB SHOULDERS WITH CHELSEA AND ARSENAL STARS
- Crowborough Challenge
- Crowborough Challenge
- Crowborough Challenge
- RESERVISTS PULL FIELD GUN THROUGH THE STREETS OF LONDON
- RESERVISTS PULL FIELD GUN THROUGH THE STREETS OF LONDON
- RESERVISTS PULL FIELD GUN THROUGH THE STREETS OF LONDON
- Penny Mordaunt MP
- A BUSY CEREMONIAL SEASON FOR HMS PRESIDENT
- A BUSY CEREMONIAL SEASON FOR HMS PRESIDENT
- A BUSY CEREMONIAL SEASON FOR HMS PRESIDENT
- A BUSY CEREMONIAL SEASON FOR HMS PRESIDENT
- A BUSY CEREMONIAL SEASON FOR HMS PRESIDENT
- AB Rawling leading out the teams
- Great River Race 2011
- Great River Race 2011
- Prime Minister of Tonga Visits HMS President
- Prime Minister of Tonga Visits HMS President
- Prime Minister of Tonga Visits HMS President
- Prime Minister of Tonga Visits HMS President
- Prime Minister of Tonga Visits HMS President
- Gravesend Royal Naval Reservist Marks Thirty Years Service
  
  Tony Mathews as a new recruit in 1982
- Gravesend Royal Naval Reservist Marks Thirty Years Service
  
  Tony Matthews with the RNR Command Warrant Officer Annette Penfold
- Gravesend Royal Naval Reservist Marks Thirty Years Service
  
  Tony Matthews receiving his clasp from the Commanding Officer HMS President Commander Eugene Morgan

UNITS IN TIME

London - HMS President HISTORY

TRACK THE HISTORY OF SHIPS NAMED London - HMS President

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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1911
1930
1988

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Royal Naval Reserve

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