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, located in Gateshead,

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History

A Tyne-based division of the Royal Naval Reserve was established in 1905, and used the old ''Calypso''-class third-class cruiser as its drill ship. She served until 1951, when she was sold for scrapping, and was replaced by the ''Shoreham''-class sloop HMS ''Falmouth'' (L34). ''Falmouth'' was renamed ''Calliope'', and was berthed at Elswick. She served until 1968, when she too was sold for scrapping, after the Tyne Division moved ashore to a new Headquarters, which retained the name HMS ''Calliope''. In October 1985 it was awarded a place on the Roll of Honorary Freeman of the City of Newcastle.

Present day

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HMS ''Calliope'' is the principal Training Centre for the North and North East of England, and serves as the home base for some 150 reservists. Members take part in local representational activities and

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parades in Newcastle and Gateshead. A number of tenders have been assigned to the unit over the years, including the and the . The Armed Forces Career Officer (AFCO) for all three services (RN incl. RFA, RAF & Army) is now housed within the building. The unit's current commanding officer is Commander Chris Bovill.

Affiliated units

*Royal Marine Reserve (RMR) Scotland - RMR Tyne (Detachment) *

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and Sunderland *Newcastle Armed Forces Career Service *Trojan Squadron of the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme *

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References

External links

HMS ''Calliope'' at the Royal Navy's website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Calliope Royal Navy bases in England Military installations established in 1905 1905 establishments in England

History

Present day

Affiliated units

See also

References

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