Welcome to T.S. Orwell
Our unit is found on the foreshore of the Wet Dock in Ipswich, next to the lock gates and the Harbour Master's tower. Up until 2005, TS Orwell was based onboard a lightship (pictured) but today we are shorebased. The name "Orwell" has also been carried by Royal Naval ships and the last HMS Orwell carried pennant number M2011.
"TS" means "training ship" and our 'aim is to help young people towards responsible adulthood and to encourage them to reach their potential by developing valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs and traditions of The Royal Navy' (SCR 1.1) Our location means that we have easy access to the water which is invaluable during the summer months when we spend as much time as possible out on the river. We share our waterfront with a variety of floating traffic, including yachts, sculling craft, motor cruisers, old sailing barges and commercial cargo bulk carriers.
OUR UNIT
Sunny days see us enjoying a view which is, indeed, very pleasant. 'Al fresco dining' and 'tea on the patio' are very much the norm on days like this. Rainy days, however, are quite a different matter; more along the lines of 'hot chocolate by the fire!!' Here you can make out the huge cranes in the background which will change our skyline forever
We Are Here
Our unit is excellently maintained by our Management Committee members and our Parents and Supporters Committtee members. Without these wonderful people we would not have the marvellous facillities that we enjoy