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HMS Raleigh is the largest Royal Navy training establishment in the South West. It’s made up of a 239-acre main site, a maritime training centre on the River Lynher, and satellite bases for leadership and team-working exercises on Dartmoor and the Rame peninsular.
If you're interested in finding out more about a career in the Royal Navy, take a look at our careers section. HMS Raleigh is the ‘front door’ for entry into the Royal Navy, where ratings from all branches receive their 10-week Initial Naval Training.
The seven schools on site provide a broad spectrum of training, ranging from the Submarine School, to Damage Control and Board & Search, which also train members of the Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Royal Navy Reserve.
On a typical day there are around 2,200 people on site.
HMS Raleigh consists of a ‘sea sense’ training centre on the River Lynher, Pier Cellars, close to Torpoint in South East Cornwall, plus Gutter Tor refuge on Dartmoor. Both are used to conduct leadership and team-working exercises.
Find out what it takes to gain the core skills and become part of the Royal Navy.
Learn about the diverse range of schools to develop your skills.
Learn where HMS Raleigh was first commissioned right up to the present day.
The King's Harbour Master Plymouth ensures that every ship, boat and visitor makes safe and orderly passage through the waters of the Dockyard Port of Plymouth.
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A vital element of the Royal Navy's role is keeping the peace, preventing conflict and containing situations before they develop.
The UK has a responsibility to its citizens and its allies to endeavour to safeguard the high seas. This is why the Royal Navy protects home and international waters.
