HMS Vivid (Plymouth)

HMS Vivid is the Royal Naval Reserve unit associated to Plymouth.

Role

Led by Commander Serena Davis, HMS Vivid has been the Plymouth Royal Naval Reserve unit since 1959. Our reservists benefit immensely from belonging to a unit which is based within the largest Naval Base in Western Europe, HM Naval Base Devonport.

This provides excellent training opportunities, giving them the chance to see the Royal Navy at work.

Unit history

1848

The name HMS Vivid

Over the last 150 years, nine Naval Ships and establishments have carried the name HMS Vivid. The first a wooden paddle packet, launched in 1848. The last was a submarine active during WWII.

2004

Location

The Reserve Unit HMS Vivid has been located in several locations around Plymouth, but most recently relocated from Mount Wise to its current location in Devonport Naval Base in 2004.

2009

Association with Plymouth

HMS Vivid’s long association with Plymouth was formally recognised in March 2009 when it was awarded the Freedom of the City of Plymouth, the same year that HMS Vivid celebrated 50 years.

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Contact Details

Address:

HMS Vivid, SO40A, HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RW

Telephone: 01752 553709

Email Address: [email protected]

Opening Hours

Day	Time
Monday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday	8:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday	8:00AM - 12:00PM
Saturday	CLOSED
Sunday	CLOSED

Additional Information

Training evenings take place every Wednesday 7 PM - 9 PM