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Who We Are

The first Sea Cadet unit was established in 1854 at Whitstable in Kent, created by communities wanting to give young people instruction on a naval theme. Traditionally old seafarers provided training while local businessmen funded the Unit Headquarters.

The tradition of community - based Sea Cadet Units continues today with 400 across the UK each with charitable status enabling them to raise funds to meet their running costs. All Units are members of the Sea Cadet Corps and are governed by the national charity MSSC - the Marine Society & Sea Cadets.

We work partnership with the Royal Navy under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and receive corporate support from commercial shipping companies and the Maritime sector. Our core purpose is to celebrate Britain's maritime heritage and contribute to its future development by supporting young people as Sea Cadets.

 

WELCOME TO TRAINING SHIP VANGUARD

Walsall Sea Cadets have been an established Sea Cadet Unit Since 1943 and have both a Sailor Division & a Royal Marine Detachment.

Although our Unit is not based on the water, we do have all year round use of a local Sailing Club situated in Aldridge.

We are always interested in New faces whether they are Sailors, Marines or Staff so please, have a look around and get in touch.

 

HMS VANGUARD

TS Vanguard are currently affiliated to HMS Vanguard, the 10th vessel in the Royal Navy to bear the name "Vanguard", but the first submarine to do so.

She is the lead boat of the nuclear powered Vanguard class Trident Ballistic Missile Submarines and is tasked with maintaining the United Kingdom's independent strategic nuclear deterrent.

She was launched on the 4th March 1992 and commisioned in August 1993.  She began a 2 year refit in February 2002 which was completed in June 2004 and is still in active service today.

 

 

 

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