Lewin of Greenwich Naval History & Forum

A photo from 1913 - Self explanatory.

MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING PREPARES RECRUITS FOR DUTY
29 July 2020
A rare glimpse inside the digital laser range and warfare simulator at Royal Navy HQ in Portsmouth, where young sailors waiting for their next course have been receiving some bonus training.

The Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DCCT) at HMS Excellent gives a taster of what will be needed to qualify to bear arms on deployment and be effective in a variety of scenarios when they complete the full course later in their training.

Continues at:
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... wagEujL5no

22 incredible photos showing the history of Whale Island

HMS Excellent, cadets, dive tank, the zoo and some interesting mascots all feature in our look at the history of Whale Island.

See - https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/heritage-a ... nd-2915969

A postcard showing the entrance to HMS Excellent. c.1950.

Apparently the model of the ship is currently in a store somewhere on Whale Island.