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Boat Friday in Bristol

HMS Exploit (P167) is an Acher Class Patrol and Training Vessel, built in Woolston by Vosper Thorneycroft, commissioned in 1988. She was originally ordered for the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service. She is currently attached to Birmingham University Royal Naval Unit, which exists to provide training to undergraduate students in a wide range of naval skills and to provide opportunities for personal development.

Boat Friday in Bristol

HMS Exploit (P167) is an Acher Class Patrol and Training Vessel, built in Woolston by Vosper Thorneycroft, commissioned in 1988. She was originally ordered for the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service. She is currently attached to Birmingham University Royal Naval Unit, which exists to provide training to undergraduate students in a wide range of naval skills and to provide opportunities for personal development.

comments (19)

  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 24 May 2013, 01:44
Great boat friday looks like there are two class in session in progress at the moment
Lisl: It does - must make a good break from studying
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 24 May 2013, 07:07
SHE'S BACK! Welcome, Lisl. I have so missed you here at SC. Happy Boat Friday to you and all those on P167! And on a sunny day!
Lisl: Thank you, Ginnie, I am pleased to be posting again. And enjoy your day, too!
  • gutteridge
  • where latitude and attitude meet
  • 24 May 2013, 07:29
Bristol has a boat friday as well? I am impressed Lisl, did they get this one out for you?
Lisl: Bristol has everything, Chad
Welcome back Lisl. What a fine craft this is.
Lisl: I suppose it should be, knowing its provenance. Thank you for your welcome back, Bill
Welcome back Lisl! Lovely Boat Friday.
Lisl: Thank you on both counts, Richard
  • Chris
  • England
  • 24 May 2013, 08:13
And here they all are totally lost arriving in Bristol whilst searching for Solihull marina!
Lisl: Ha! I thought they looked a bit bewildered
Beautiful colours Lisl. Welcome back I've missed your gorgeous photos.
Lisl: Thank you so much, Pauline
Lots to see here, Lisl. Boys everywhere.
Lisl: So there are - I didn't notice!!
''War games''
Lisl: And I bet they enjoyed them
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 24 May 2013, 11:36
Oh fine, Lisl, you are back from the rough, windy Orkney Islands; I'm looking forward to your photos (old dream to visit the islses one day). Yes, the Royal Navy is famous, and Bristol harbour had once a great history in former centuries. A fine, noble vessel!
Our students/soldiers at the Navy have to learn their naval skills also on old, tall sailing boats (i.e. Gorch Fock).
Lisl: Thank you for your comment, Philine. I hope to post some Orkney pics next week to give you a taster for your own visit one day
A while ago I posted a shot of one of these boats in the harbour at Whitby so they get about. I like the glimpse of the suspension bridge in the background.
Lisl: That is interesting, Brian. I suppose all that travelling improves the trainees' seamanship. I was pleased to see the bridge in the picture, too
Very impressive,Elisabeth,nice boat,nice shot.
Lisl: Thank you very much, Frank
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 24 May 2013, 14:01
Many, many, many, many moons ago I studied at a tertiary institute and we had a naval vessel for training and some other lofty purposes. So how long does it take to master the craft in all ways necessary to go where you want to. Not long - so what did we do with the craft the rest of the time? You are right, I mean, we were students after all smile
Lisl: Now I know what they were up to, Louis
Looks like three classes, actually!
Lisl: Yes - you are right, Tom
Not only do we get to see a patrol and training vessel, Lisl, but we also get to see groups of undergraduate students being taught aboard it. Great image for Boat Friday and great to see you posting again.
Lisl: Many thanks, indeed, Beverly. I am so pleased to be back with my friends
Nice... lots of activity on the Boat Friday boat. Is the high right building part of the university?
Lisl: Thank you, Jacquelyn. The building back right is a Georgian Terrace, but I think it is all private houses or flats
  • Anne
  • United Kingdom
  • 24 May 2013, 19:40
Welcome back, hope you had a good time in the Orkneys
Lisl: Thank you, Anne - I did enjoy going back, and have a lot of pictures to sort through, some of which will be posted soon
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 24 May 2013, 20:00
Welcome back, and what a come back.... this is a great shot. Love the light and that is a nice ship.
Lisl: Thank you, Astrid - I am pleased to be back and posting again, and catching up with my S/C friends. I'll try not to be borng with my Orkney pics!
  • elleplate
  • United Kingdom
  • 24 May 2013, 23:09
In my absence I didn't know you had been missing too! welcome back smile Can't go wrong with navy boys

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