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HMS Raider (P275)
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HMS Raider (P275)

HMS Raider (P275) is one of 16 Archer-class patrol vessels assigned to the Coastal Forces Squadron, providing maritime security and operations within Europe’s coastal waters. Together with her sister ship HMS Tracker (P274), she provides reassurance and protection in and around HMNB Clyde.

Role

HMS Raider (P275) is part of Coastal Forces Squadron (North), based in HMNB Clyde. The ship, operated by a team of 7 sailors and led by an experienced Lieutenant, primarily contributes to the delivery of Force Protection for surfaced submarines transiting to and from HMNB Clyde, outside of navigation training, weapons training, and conducting regional engagement.

Capability

The Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron (FPBS) provides reassurance and protection around Faslane and on the River Clyde in Scotland. As well as protecting Britain’s nuclear fleet, they work to support UK and foreign shipping in and out of Faslane.

Raider’s home base is HM Naval Base Clyde – often referred to as Faslane. It is the Royal Navy’s main presence in Scotland. She berths with minehunters such as HMS Shoreham, the Submarine Service, the Northern Diving Group and 43 Commando Fleet Protection. Faslane will also be home to the new Dreadnought Class of ballistic submarines.

Archer class

Crew

Led by Lieutenant Charlotte Boak, HMS Raider has a ship’s Company of seven. Together, their roles and responsibilities include:

  • 24/7/365 patrol cover
  • Navigation training
  • Gunnery training
  • Regional engagement
  • Providing support on Royal Navy and NATO exercises
  • Personal development
  • Providing force protection

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