A guided tour of HMS Raleigh | Royal Navy

[frasermcmartin]

I went through Raleigh as a skinny 16 yr old back in 1997. I found it hard at the time but the thought of letting my family down who were so proud of me kept me going until passing out successfully - my division won the honour to walk out as the guard of our passing out parade (Pellew div)! From there joined HMS Boxer on her final deployment 9 months in the Middle East & Far East. After that went on to more deployments one in the Caribbean was amazing. I look back on my naval career with a mixture of happiness, pride & character building. For all the people either thinking of or are about to join - make sure your fitness levels are as high as possible, take on a mature & respectful attitude as you will need plenty of these attributes and more going through your initial training. GOOD LUCK & ADVANCE BRITANNIA 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[slavacernarus]

I'm currently at Raleigh and it's been enjoyable, hard at times yes but it's more enjoyable than hard.

Edit: Passed out 30/03/23!

[kurtcobain]

Currently about to enter my 5th week. Genuinely enjoying it, better than I expected. Don't miss home at all!

[colrhodes]

That locker is twice the size of mine. Drake 19 1983. The greatest band of men ever to pass out of Raleigh 😊

[terencericketts]

Did my training at HMS RALEIGH IN 1965 in those days 16 weeks basic training, had a great time with the activities and meeting new people, all the best to those under training at moment and those wishing to join ⚓️

[seansteyn]

Hope to be joining soon! Busy getting fit then going to submit my application! Love videos like these that show some insight into the Royal Navy.

[davidhoward]

Was ships company here, 81 - 83, 85 - 86, 90 - 92 and 94 - 95 in the sickbay, when I left from here after completing my 22 yrs. Obviously the training curriculum has changed but it had whenever I return. Did my basic training at HMS Ganges in 73.

[micheal]

Went through in 1988 as a young 17 year old. In Anson Division. It made me and stayed with me for life. At the time it was hell, but I was remade and it was right.

[jamesgreen]

Went through Raleigh in 85. Some things have certainly changed others less so. I enjoyed it.

[bobbiescrisps]

Was there in 90, very similar but changed a lot, wish I was 18 again, looks a lot better but I still enjoyed it back then, passing out was a great experience

[TheGeoffreyherbert]

I went through Raleigh in 1977 Benbow and walker as a junior seaman then back in 1982 working as a firefighter in the damage school and would do it all again now, gunner for ever

[andrewcraine]

Went through Raleigh as a 16 year old in 1998. Shock to the system, instructors were bastards back then. Hope it’s changed a bit

[CharlesMunene]

Incredible Royal Navy hope to join the team of marines commandoes for the next recruitment.

[alancran]

I first went to Raleigh in 1967 . The best thing I ever did was join the Navy.

[ashleyprussell]

Worked for Commodore Brokenshire. Built the submarine museum for him. I was a WSM.

[ballphil]

I was one of last recruits at Ganges . 1972 . it was hell on earth . for a 15 year old it was brutal . a hell of a lot better nowadays .

[jareddenton]

In the process of joining now. Just on my medical. Cant wait

[yetii]

Left Raleigh couple of days ago 🙌 I will be joining sultan soon

[ianglover]

I went through RNR basic at Raleigh ten years ago. It gives you a sense of purpose and direction. It's tough, but rally round each other and you will get there!

[matthewpowell]

my uncle went to st.vincent when he was 15 he had to go for a year and a bit to do basic training in the 1960s left after 23 years reaching the rank of chief petty officer