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HMS Excellent


 

There have been a number of real ships named HMS Excellent over the years, but since around 1920 the name has been associated with the Royal Naval Gunnery training School at Whale Island in Portsmouth Harbour.

Related Topics:
Whale Island - Portsmouth

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Apart from gunnery training it is responsible for teaching drill (i.e. marching etc.) and has an unrivaled reputation for spit and polish.

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