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Welcome
Welcome to the T.S. Gloucester.
The following pages will introduce our organization and give you all the information you require about the Gloucester Sea Cadet Unit.
The information on this page will give you an overview of the Sea Cadet Corps and Gloucester Sea Cadet Unit and you can use the links to view other areas of interest.
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About the Sea Cadet Corps
The Sea Cadet Corps is a national youth organisation for boys and girls aged 12 to 18. Gloucester Unit also has a Junior Section for those ages between 10 and 12.
It is open to all young people regardless of race, religion or colour and we draw our members from all backgrounds.
The Corps is disciplined and uniformed, but it is certainly not para-military, nor does membership imply a career in the Services or Merchant Navy.
Sea Cadets Corp web site
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Our Aim
The aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.
Through adventurous activities Cadets become self reliant, and through teamwork Cadets develop consideration and respect for others. The Corps encourages high personal standards and a sense of purpose, and provides a sound foundation for future Careers.
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HMS Gloucester
T.S. Gloucester is proud to be affiliated with HMS Gloucester.
HMS Gloucester is a Type 42 (Batch 3) Destroyer and was built by Vosper Thorneycroft at Woolston, Southampton and launched on 2nd November 1982 by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester.
She is the tenth warship to bear the name and continues a long and proud tradition. Of particular note is the ninth HMS Gloucester who earned the nickname 'The Fighting G' for her distinguished actions during the defense of Crete during WW2.
The present HMS Gloucester was one of the last four of the class to be built. The batch 3 vessels have a lengthened hull design giving better seakeeping qualities and greater endurance. The Type 42s provide the backbone of the the Royal Navy's anti-air capability. Their primary role is to provide area air defence to a group of ships. In addition to their role as an air defence platform the Type 42 Destroyers operate independently carrying out patrol and boarding operations. The Type 42s are due to be replaced by the Type 45 destroyers when they enter service from 2007.
 The present HMS Gloucester is notable for her actions during the first Gulf War. In the early hours of the 25th of February 1991, an Iraqi Seersucker missile was fired against the USS Missouri, an American warship HMS Gloucester was escorting. In less than 90 seconds Gloucester had destroyed the Seersucker with 2 Sea Darts, in what proved to be the first validated, successful engagement of a missile, by a missile, in combat at sea.
The ship retains links with the Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment and the City of Gloucester. The ship's crest features a horseshoe, part of the City's Tudor Arms. The ships motto is "Prorsum" which means Onwards.
For more information on HMS Gloucester please go to the following link.
Link to HMS Gloucester's website
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Parent Information
Parental Consent
Your child will never attend a day / weekend / week activity without your prior written consent.
Supervision
The Sea Cadet Corps imposes very high standards on its staff members to ensure that any supervisor has the correct qualification for the activity.
Cadets will always be issued with the relevant safety equipment (such as life jackets) before an activity commences.
Special Needs
Gloucester Unit will do it's very best to accommodate any children with special needs. Please speak to the Commanding Officer if you have a child that requires special attention.
Funding
Although the Sea Cadet Corps do receive help from the Navy in certain areas, we are totally self funding for the day to day running costs and these cost are very high. Please see our pages on fund raising and how you could help.
Gloucester Unit owns its own building but this is old and needs constant repair.
How can I help ?
We have an active Parents and Friends Association who raise money for the Cadets needs. New members are always more than welcome. The PFA meet on a monthly basis and organise social and fund raising events.
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