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HMS Example is based at HMS Calliope in Gateshead. She is proud to be affiliated with: HMS Dauntless, HMS Northumberland, 703 Naval Air Squadron, The town of Whitby, Durham School CCF, Newcastle RGS CCF, Sedbergh School CC and Northumberland District Sea Cadet Corps

Facts & figures

20+ knots

Top speed

21 metres

Total length

54 tonnes

Total displacement

Our skills

HMS Example has a permanent ship’s company of five, but can deploy up to 20 personnel, including students and training officers. Their responsibilities include:

Naval experience
Naval training
Navigation training
Officer training
Providing support on Royal Navy and NATO exercises
Personal development
Leadership training

Commanding Officer

Lieutenant Mike Merritt

Mike joined BRNC in Feb 15 as a Warfare Officer, Mike graduated Oct 15 embarking on his Fleet Training package in both LPD and OPV platforms. Mike successfully completed MCDO and PNO courses in 2019/20.

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HMS Example's role

HMS Example primarily serves as a training vessel for the Northumbrian URNU. Her officer cadets are drawn from the universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Teeside and Sunderland.

The Northumbrian URNU provides a three-year package of training and activities to students in order to broaden their knowledge of the Royal Navy and its activities, with the ultimate aim of teaching them the skills and attributes required for a Naval career.

As the only Royal Navy ship permanently based in Newcastle, HMS Example undertakes a wide variety of engagements in the region. She also supports Royal Navy and NATO exercises around the globe.

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Unit history

1985

The First Example

HMS Example is the first Royal Navy ship to bear the name. Originally used by the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service, she is constructed in 1970 as the lead ship of the Example-class – a build run of the Archer-class, including Express, Explorer and Exploit.

1994

Royal Navy

The dissolution of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service sees HMS Example commissioned into the Royal Navy, where she is transferred to the Northumbrian URNU.

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