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Originally Posted by wardog
Would TS be Training Ship and if so would it relate to an actual ship for training, a shore station or a cadet unit. Perhapes presented to the cadets in 1967 by a veteran of the 1918 raid? Regards, Paul.
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Could TS be connected to the 17th Frigate Squadron ?
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During its existence, the squadron included Type 15 and Whitby-class frigates. The squadron served as the Dartmouth Training Squadron for cadets at Britannia Royal Naval College.
The main task of the squadron was to train officer cadets in basic ship experience. Sea time experience was given also to young Royal Marine officers and Engine Room Artificer apprentices. There were three cruises a year which coincided with the terms at Dartmouth College. These cruises usually alternated between the Mediterranean and the Baltic. The squadron was disbanded in 1972.
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Also found a mention in a 1960 edition of "Navy News" :
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Three frigates of the Dartmouth Training Squadron left Plymouth on February 1st with 160 cadets and mid-shipmen from the Britania Naval College Dartmouth , and young Royal Marine Officers for their spring cruise to the West Indies.
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Is it possible each "cruise" was given an operational name/title or that the Marine Detachment(s) were given an award for being top in an "exercise" ?
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