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HMS Pursuer (P273)
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HMS Pursuer (P273) is an Archer-class
patrol and training vessel of the British
Royal Navy
, currently part of the Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron (FPBS) at HMNB Clyde
.
Until 2010 she was part of the Royal Navy Cyprus Squadron (RNCS), formed in February 2003 in support of Operation Telic
, the U.S. led invasion of Iraq. Prior to 2004 Pursuer was the training vessel for Sussex University
Royal Naval Unit
(SUSURNU), duties now performed by HMS Ranger
.
Pursuer is currently commanded by Lieutenant Commander R H Hawkins MBE.
Archer class patrol vessel
The Archer class is a class of patrol and training vessels in service with the British Royal Navy, commonly referred to as a Fast Training Boat.-History & operations:...
patrol and training vessel of the British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
, currently part of the Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron (FPBS) at HMNB Clyde
HMNB Clyde
Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde is one of three operating bases in the United Kingdom for the Royal Navy...
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Until 2010 she was part of the Royal Navy Cyprus Squadron (RNCS), formed in February 2003 in support of Operation Telic
Operation Telic
Operation TELIC was the codename under which all British military operations in Iraq were conducted between the start of the Invasion of Iraq on 19 March 2003 and the withdrawal of the last remaining British forces on 22 May 2011...
, the U.S. led invasion of Iraq. Prior to 2004 Pursuer was the training vessel for Sussex University
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is an English public research university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961....
Royal Naval Unit
University Royal Naval Unit
A University Royal Naval Unit is a Royal Navy training establishment connected to a university, or a number of universities concentrated in one area...
(SUSURNU), duties now performed by HMS Ranger
HMS Ranger (P293)
HMS Ranger is an Archer-class patrol and training vessel of the British Royal Navy, based in HMNB Portsmouth. She is affiliated to Sussex and Brighton Universities' University Royal Naval Unit , which has its offices at the University of Sussex, Brighton...
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Pursuer is currently commanded by Lieutenant Commander R H Hawkins MBE.