JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser.
For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser.
HMS Explorer provides hands-on experience for students from Leeds, Sheffield and Hull – she’s the sea training vessel for Yorkshire Universities Royal Naval Unit.
Combined experience of Ship's Company
Endurance at 22 knots
Total displacement
Explorer plays a unique and valued role engaging the public, inspiring the next generation and getting involved in Baltic operations.
United Kingdom
Broadening the understanding of the Royal Navy among university students by offering them a taste of life at sea.
Alongside in Portsmouth Naval Base.
HMNB Portsmouth
Get Directions
View all related news
Three of the Royal Navy’s fast patrol boats have pushed the boundaries of endurance while working with HMS...
19 May 2023
Royal Navy warships alongside NATO allies have shown the alliance’s staunch commitment...
21 June 2022
Topic:Operational activitySecurity at Sea
Storyline: Baltic Protector
The Royal Navy’s very own Magnificent Seven are heading home after three weeks sailing...
30 July 2020
Topic:Fighting armsSurface Fleet
Seven Archer Class P2000 Patrol Boats are preparing to ride North for the Summer where...
03 July 2020
Topic:Operational activityTraining
14 of the Royal Navy’s P2000 class ships have taken part in their annual squadron...
28 September 2018
HMS Explorer has a busy, diverse role which spans training students, getting out there and engaging with the public in smaller ports where large vessels won’t fit, and deploying to the Baltic to work with NATO Allies.
Undergraduates from universities all over Yorkshire join the team to learn more about the Royal Navy. They’re a diverse bunch – studying degree programmes from art to engineering – though they share a positive attitude to embrace new challenges, and the potential to become the leaders of tomorrow.
The Yorkshire Universities Royal Naval Unit welcomes new recruits in September each year. There’s no liability for call up, and you can expect a friendly welcoming atmosphere, alongside adventures and experiences you won’t forget.
Was an unarmed experimental Walter-turbine submarine. Unfortunately, she had so many teething troubles that her first captain never took her to sea!
She eventually got to work in 1958, and was impressively fast with submerged speeds of up to 25 knots!
HMS Explorer was laid up in 1965 and recycled in 1969-70.
From divers to chefs, musicians to engineers, there’s a whole world of career options with the Royal Navy. Join us to be part of something special, protecting our nation’s interests, all over the world.
Be part of it
Want all the latest news from HMS Explorer? Add this page to your favourites.
favourites
Mine hunter ships, frigates, destroyers and assault ships, among others, form the backbone of our naval prowess.
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.
