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A Proud Day for Portsmouth FULL STORY Page 10 The Official Magazine ofTEAM PORTSMOUTH Issue 6 Summer 2012 Flaming Marvellous A Proud Day for Portsmouth FULL STORY PAGE 10 Energy Saving PNB will have a Flog It! Comes on a Major Scale starring role in to Portsmouth FULL STORY PAGE 20 Les Misérables Historic Dockyard FULL STORY PAGE 14 FULL STORY PAGE 34 JACK SNACKS // MY JOB // HERITAGE Full Page advertising .............. 2 Shoreside Welcome Introductions and Welcome welcome Welcome to the latest edition of Shoreside It has been a busy summer of intense activity and this edition of the naval base magazine underlines just how much is going on around us all the time. Thankfully, the sun finally came out and we were able to share the magical moment when the Olympic torch arrived with the local community and make sure the historic dockyard provided a befitting location for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Another event this term, worthy of recognition was the naming ceremony for Amazonas, the first Brazilian ship to be completed here in the naval base by BAE Systems. Months of hard work went into planning and organising both events and they are examples of what we do so well at Portsmouth Naval Base and I would like to thank all those who made these possible. Activity for the rest of 2012 looks set to be pitched at the same high tempo, underlining the fact that Portsmouth Naval Base has a key role to play keeping our ships ready and available. We are now welcoming back some of our deployers, such as Daring and Westminster. Meanwhile Kent and York have both been away on shorter but important operational tasks. And HMS Defender has arrived in Portsmouth, fresh from build. I hope those who are taking a well-deserved break through the summer months have the opportunity to recharge their batteries in readiness for their return. Let’s hope the sun continues to shine... Naval Base Commander Portsmouth Commodore Tony Radakin, RN .............. Shoreside 3 Contents Summer 2012 Shoreside is published quarterly and is a collaborative publication produced by the member organisations of TEAM PORTSMOUTH. The printing cost of this magazine is generated contents through advertising Flaming Marvellous 3 Welcome and Intro Welcome to this edition of Shoreside The Olympic Torch in 10 HMS Victory’s Starboard Arena. 6 Look Ahead Forthcoming events in and around PNB FULL STORY PAGE 10 8 HMS Diamond Deploys For her maiden operational deployment 9 HMS Illustrious Celebrates 30th Anniversary 10 Flaming Marvellous Olympic Torch in HMS Victory’s starboard arena PNB will have a starring 12 Base Review role in Les Misérables What’s been going on in the past months When the opening scenes roll for the 14 multi-million pound film production of 16 Commendation the massively popular musical for RN wordsmiths Les Misérables, Portsmouth Naval Base will have a starring role. 17 Tenacious by FULL STORY PAGE 14 name and by nature Crew of Tenacious tour Portsmouth Naval Base 18 Dennis Miles Brings Naval Base History to Life 22 HMS Dragon breathes fire Energy Saving on a Major Scale Sea Viper has fired for the first time 20 With an annual energy bill 23 New Ammunition Jetty of £10m, experts at Portsmouth Naval Base were keen for Portsmouth Naval Base to make savings. 24 Fleet Snapshot FULL STORY PAGE 20 Find out the latest about the Portsmouth Flotilla 26 Music to his Ears Learn about Lieutenant Colonel Nick Grace 28 Brazilian Navy Gets to Grips with Living in Blighty Flog It! 30 Major Engineering Feat Comes to Portsmouth Helps QEC Take Shape Historic Dockyard 34 When the crew from popular 31 HMS Defender Enters BBC2 programme Flog It! came New Home at Portsmouth to town, the people of Portsmouth turned up in their droves to see if 32 NEW CEO for their treasured family items were in fact priceless antiques. Historic Dockyard Meet Lincoln Clarke FULL STORY PAGE 34 36 Me & My Job Meet Sarah Bailey and Simon Smith .............. 38 Jack Snacks 4 Shoreside Credits Contributors / Magazine Standing on a windswept jetty praying the rain would stay away long enough for the handover ceremony for the Brazilian ship Amazonas to be completed – and then waiting in the sunshine for the Olympic flame to arrive. The weather this summer has been predictably unpredictable but whether rain or shine, it hasn’t stopped the frenetic activity at the naval base. I’ve been privileged to attend some memorable events in recent weeks at the naval base. Capturing all those stories has been a wonderful challenge and in this edition of Shoreside, we welcome Defender, the latest Type 45 and follow HMS Diamond as she deploys. With 46 years in the naval base, you could excuse Dennis Miles for being a little blasé about his surroundings. But as the interview on page 18 proves, he has a passion for the base and the ethos of Team Portsmouth. He has a wealth of stories to tell about the people and the buildings that make the base what it is – and I’m delighted to say Dennis will be contributing to future editions of the magazine. While James Pollington on page 20 expertly defines the energy challenge facing the naval base in the coming years. I hope you enjoy reading this edition of Shoreside Editor Kate Thompson [email protected] 1/2 Page Kate Thompson Editor advertising Photos/Images RN Photographers, Phil Stanton, Kate Thompson, Steve Wallace Advertising Lance Publishing Ltd 1st Floor, Tailby House, Bath Rd, Kettering, NN16 8NL Tel: 01536 512624 Sales: Christina Mclean www.lancepublishing.co.uk Printed by Lance Print Ltd Shoreside is published quarterly. Next copy deadline is end of October 2012 All contributions and correspondence should be sent - preferably by email - to: The Editor, Shoreside Magazine, Room 222, Naval Base HQ, Victory Building, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LS Email: [email protected] All contributions are included at the Editor’s discretion. View all back issues of Shoreside at: www.teamportsmouth.com/publications.html Front Cover Image - RN Photographers BC525212.Iss6.d11 Shoreside Magazine is published quarterly and is a collaborative publication produced by TEAM PORTSMOUTH Look Ahead WHAT’S ON ‘FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES’ TOWER EXHIBITION SPECIAL MARY ROSE TREASURE HUNT COIN Spinnaker Tower / Mon 17 - Fri 28 Sep / 10am-6pm Happy hunting starting now! SPINNAKER Tower has created learn about and experience the JUST over one million John Lippiett, Chief Executive of an exclusive exhibition to stunning views from vantage commemorative Mary Rose £2 the Mary Rose Trust said: “We celebrate the towers of the world, points around the globe, while coins have now been released are delighted to continue our offering visitors the chance to also enjoying the breathtaking into public circulation and the relationship with the Royal Mint scenery on offer atop the 170 Mary Rose Trust would like to following production of the Mary metre Portsmouth viewing tower. encourage anyone who finds one Rose £2 coin. to donate it to the fundraising Created in association with “We have much work to do to appeal for the completion of the World Federation of Great secure the future of the ship and the new museum at Portsmouth Towers, the exhibition, named we are grateful to everyone who Historic Dockyard. ‘Friends in High Places’, will be supports our fundraising drive held between Monday 17 and Last year, 1,511 commemorative to help us build the new Mary Friday 28 September and is a precious metal versions of the Rose Museum here in Portsmouth complimentary addition to a coin were struck in 22 carat gold, Historic Dockyard. Spinnaker Tower visit. reflecting the year of the Mary “Our hope is that when people Rose’s maiden voyage. The World Federation of Great find one they will send it back to Towers is an association of Shane Bissett, the Royal Mint’s us or, if they want to keep it, as international monuments Director of Commemorative it is so special, text COIN02 £2 which join together to foster Coins, commented: “We to 70070 and donate £2.00 to global awareness and develop produced the Mary Rose coin the Mary Rose Trust to help us international opportunities for as a tribute to the world’s only achieve our target by the end of promotion. The Federation has surviving Tudor warship – and this year.” 32 members, ranging from the hope it serves as a reminder of historic Eiffel Tower in Paris to Britain’s rich heritage the state-of-the-art Burj Khalifa in as a maritime Dubai, the tallest building nation.” in the world. The Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth offers visitors spectacular 350° panoramic views of one of the most fascinating seascapes on earth. Its unique position over Portsmouth Harbour provides visitors with incredible views stretching out for up to 23 miles over the historic harbour, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. The Spinnaker Tower is open daily from 10.00am to 6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day). See www.spinnakertower.co.uk or call 02392 857520 to book in advance or to find out more! SEE HMS VICTORY FROM A MEET THE CURATORS, RESEARCHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ANGLE YOUR NAVAL AND MILITARY ANCESTORS Sat 1 - Wed 5 Sept / 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm, 3pm Royal Marines Museum / October 21 / 10am-5pm HERE’s a unique chance to go below HAVE you thought about Marine history and genealogy. the waterline of HMS Victory. Join a researching your naval and Having previously worked in tour guide for the opportunity to walk military ancestors? Come along the local history department under 3,500 tonnes of ship and view to hear a case study and short of Portsmouth City Museum & Victory’s keel at close range for a presentations to demonstrate Record Office, Matt has published completely different perspective of how to look for information and works on Marines in Portsmouth, the ship.
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