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HMS Collingwood Celebrates 85 Years of training excellence

Cutting the cake
10 January 2025
A special ceremony took place at HMS Collingwood today, commemorating the 85th anniversary of the establishment’s commissioning.

Commanding Officer, Captain Tim Davey, was invited to cut the birthday cake together with the youngest sailor AB(AWT) Rosie Coman, 16.

Members of The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines, Collingwood were present and played ‘Happy Birthday’ throughout, with Phase 2 sailors from Victory Squadron joining in the celebrations, as the photographs show. 

The cake was cut into small pieces and distributed to all those attending, marking this special occasion. 

Addressing those gathered Captain Davey said “Today marks a special birthday in HMS Collingwood’s history, as we celebrate 85 years of the establishment delivering first class training in support of front line operations. Thank you to ESS for providing this amazing cake for us today and the members of the RM Band who have made this a truly memorable occasion.” 
 

Today marks a special birthday in HMS Collingwood’s history, as we celebrate 85 years of the establishment delivering first class training in support of front line operations. Thank you to ESS for providing this amazing cake for us today and the members of the RM Band who have made this a truly memorable occasion

Commanding Officer, Captain Tim Davey

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