COMMANDER PETER C. D. CAMPBELL LVO OBE DL ROYAL NAVY
PRESIDENT: T.S. DUKE OF YORK PORTRUSH SEA CADETS
OFFICER-in-CHARGE: T.S. DUKE OF YORK PORTRUSH SEA CADETS, LIEUTENANT (SCC) DAVID G. PHILPOT RMR
1942
Portrush Sea Cadets - Unit 274, was formed in Portrush. In the same year; the first Committee Meeting was held and enrolment of Cadets.
The Unit Headquarters was at Portrush Harbour, on the quayside where Portrush Yacht Club has its premises today.
Portrush Sea Cadets had the top floor of the building, the ground floor, it was used by the local coal merchant.
Coal was shipped into Portrush Harbour, the horse-drawn carts were loaded below the 'deck', resulting in considerable black coal dust percolating through the gaps in the timber floorboards.
There was a horse-trough outside the building, not only used for the horses to quench their thirst, also 'exercised' to 'christen' newly enrolled cadets!
1947
July, HMS DUKE OF YORK visited Portrush, the officers and crew were entertained by the committee, volunteer staff and cadets of the Unit. The name (Training Ship) TS DUKE OF YORK was adopted for the Unit.
The Unit is in constant communication with the members of the HMS DUKE OF YORK Association.
1952
Presentation and Dedication of Unit Colours.
1955
1960
In the early 60's, plans were made to build and move to the present location in Dunluce Avenue.
1964
The present building was completed and dedicated. The building was built by the then cadets and adult volunteer supporters, committee members, staff and instructors; brick by brick, timber joist by timber joist, floorboard by floorboard - this is the building that is thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
1972
Portrush Sea Cadets,T.S. DUKE OF YORK, celebrates its thirtieth - PEARL ANNIVERSARY
1975
1980
Coleraine Sea Cadets, T.S. HAWKINS closed, led by Robert Boyd (OiC). Members joined Portrush Sea Cadets, T.S. DUKE OF YORK, Mr. Boyd was Chairman of T.S. DUKE OF YORK from 19xx to 2000 ?
1982
Portrush Sea Cadets,T.S. DUKE OF YORK, celebrates its fortieth - RUBY ANNIVERSARY
1986
The Portrush Sea Cadets - Marine Cadet Detachment was formed
1988
Portrush Sea Cadets -formed Portrush Girls Nautical Training Contingent
1990
1992
Portrush Sea Cadets,T.S. DUKE OF YORK, celebrates its fiftieth anniversary - GOLDEN JUBILEE
1995
HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, visited the Unit on VE Day
TS Royalist visited Portrush
1996
TS Royalist visited Portrush
2002
Portrush Sea Cadets,T.S. DUKE OF YORK, celebrates its sixtieth - DIAMOND JUBILEE
2004
The Marine Society and The Sea cadet Association merge to form a new charity; The Marine Soliety and Sea Cadets
2006
Portrush Sea Cadets is presented with a new seventeen-seat minibus by Mr. A. F. Ian McCullough. Fittingly, the first trip was to London for the Trafalgar 200 Celebrations
2006
Organised by Portrush Sea Cadets, T.S. DUKE OF YORK, on the 12th September, a public presentation to a capacity audience in Portrush Town Hall: Human Pontential: - A State of Mind, by Colonel Edward L. Hubbard, US AIR Force (Retired)
2007
Portrush Sea Cadets sponsored a presentation by The Royal Photographic Society - A Voyage of Discovery, South Georgia and the Falklands
Portrush sea Cadets form a Guard of Honour for and on behalf of the Chief Constable - Police Service of Northern Ireland
The Unit is presented with two secondhand exterior temporary buildings by Reserve Forces and Cadets Association
Portrush Sea Cadets - Unit Awarded Pennant, Marine Cadet Detachment won the SRMO's Trophy
2008
Portrush Sea Cadets represented the United Kingdom at the International Maritime Confederation Sailing Camp in Piers Cellars, Devenport, co-sponsored by the Royal Naval Association
8th September 2008, Coleraine Borough Council, Mayoral Reception; recognising the dedication and skills of the adult volunteers, Portrush Sea Cadets, T.S. DUKE OF YORK, working in the community for best quality development of youth leadership. Held in the presence of The Lord-Lieutenant of and for The County of Londonderry, Colonel Denis F. Desmond CBE and, The Lord-Lieutenant of and for The County of Antrim, Colonel Joan Christie OBE.
Portrush Sea Cadets crewed the TS John Jerwood, the MSSC training vessel
2009
Portrush Sea Cadets represented the United Kingdom at the International Maritime Confederation Sailing Camp in Rome, co-sponsored by the Royal Naval Association
Portrush Sea Cadets won the District five-a-side football competition
Portrush Sea Cadets represented Northern ireland at the National five-a-side football finals
2010
Portrush Sea Cadets represented the United Kingdom at the International Maritime Confederation Sailing Camp in Den Helder, Holland, co-sponsored by the Royal Naval Association
Commencement of the total refurbishment of the Unit Headquarter building - 100% funded via a Youth Capital Grant by the Department of Education, at a total cost of £130,000 . 00
Two new RigiFlex power-boats purchased by the Unit Management Committee - one tiller control, on centre console control
2011
Portrush Sea Cadets represented the United Kingdom at the International Maritime Confederation Sailing Camp in Traunsee, Austria, co-sponsored by the Royal Naval Association
Works completed on the refurbishment of the Unit Headquarter building - 100% funded via a Youth Capital Grant by the Department of Education, at a total cost of £130,000 . 00
Two new exterior lecture rooms - self-funded and purchased by the Unit Management Committee
Three new TRINITY 500 rowing boats purchased by the Unit Management Committee
2012
Portrush Sea Cadets,T.S. DUKE OF YORK, celebrates its seventieth anniversary - PLATINUM JUBILEE
15th March 2012
Coleraine Borough Council - COMMUNITY ENDEAVOUR RECOGNITION AWARD
23rd March 2012
Chairman's (A. F. Ian McCullough) conducted tour for distinguished guests of refurbished premises, seventieth Anniversary Reception and Luncheon Party
1st May 2012 - to assist celebrate the Unit PLATINUM JUBILEE, a new seventeen-seat platinum (metallic silver) minibus purchased by the Unit Management Committee
22nd May 2012 -