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Name | HMS Hibernia |
Commissioned | 2 September 2010 |
Status | Currently operational |
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General characteristics | |
Class and type | Stone frigate |
HMS Hibernia is the name given to a shore establishment of the Royal Navy, which serves as the headquarters of the Royal Naval Reserve in Northern Ireland. Commissioned in 2009 to replace the C-class cruiser HMS Caroline as the training establishment for the RNR in Northern Ireland,[1] Hibernia is located as part of Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn, County Antrim.[2] The unit numbers approximately 100 officers and ratings.
References
[edit]- ^ Hello Hibernia - RNR’s Newest Training Unit is Commissioned - Royal Navy, 02/09/10
- ^ HMS Hibernia - Royal Naval Reserve