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SS Sheildhall
Northampton Sea Cadet Unit is affliated with the SS Sheildhall. The Shieldhalls' tonnage 1972 G.R.T. and has a length of 268 feet. The Shieldhall is steam driven and the machinery on board is very similar, on a smaller scale, to that carried on the ill fated "Titanic", which makes "Shieldhall" a unique link with the past.
Our cadets have been on board and have spent time in the various parts of the ship assisting the crew under the supervision of our unit staff. Shieldhall was laid down in October 1954 and entered service in October 1955. Built by Lobnitz & Co. of Renfrew, she is of special interest as she was built on older classic lines with a traditional wheelhouse of a riveted and welded construction with a straight stem and a cruiser stern.
Shieldhall was operated by Glasgow Corporation to transport treated sewage sludge down the river Clyde to be dumped at sea. She continued a tradition, dating back to the First World War, that Glasgow's sludge vessels carried organised parties of passengers when operating during the summer months. Thus Shieldhall was built with accommodation for 80 passengers. In 1976, after 21 years of faithful service on the Clyde, Shieldhall was laid up. Shieldhall was purchased by the Southern Water Authority in 1977 and after minor modifications, she carried sludge from Southampton to an area south of the Isle of Wight for five years from 1980. It was when she was suddenly withdrawn from service in 1985, due to rising fuel prices, that active preservation began.
As a result of an initiative by the Southampton City's Museum Services, a preservation society was formed and "Shieldhall" was purchased from Southern Water in 1988, for £20,000. The Society is registered as an Industrial and Provident Society as The Solent Steam Packet Limited and operates as a charity. All work associated with the Society and "Shieldhall" is carried out by unpaid volunteers. Much work has been done on the ship by these volunteers in order to keep her in sea-going condition. The saloon has been restored and the galley brought up-to-date. Crewed by volunteers, "Shieldhall" is a frequent sight around the Solent running excursions. She has been to Holland for the Dordrecht Steam Festival and she has been an attendee at each of the International Festivals of the Sea at Bristol and Portsmouth. During the summer months, various excursions are run in the Solent area and during the course of these voyages, passengers are encouraged to visit the Bridge and machinery spaces.
More information on the vessel can be found on the web site.
Click here for Sheildhall Website
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The Northamptonshire Royal Navy and Royal Marines Association
The unit has strong links withe the Northamptonshire Royal Navy and Royal Marines Association which meet at the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Club in Lorne Road, Northampton.
This freindly club is always open to ex-service and SCC visitors and welcomes the links with the Sea Cadets. Many members support the unit by actively raising funds to send cadets to sea in the Sea Cadet offshore fleet.
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Duke Street Church
The Sea Cadet Prayer
Lord Bless this Ship and her Company and all Units of the Sea Cadet Corps throughout the Commonwealth.
Guide Elizabeth, our Queen, and protect all those who go down to the sea in ships.
Teach us to serve you as our Master on our earthly voyage, so that, at the last, we may come to the peace and safety of your eternal haven.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Duke St Evangelical Church values its link with The Northampton Sea Cadets Corps. The unit colour is lodged in the Church & the Annual Sea Cadet Carol Service takes place in the Church. The Church also has a link with the Northampton Branch of the Royal Navy Association whose standard is laid up in the church.
Duke St Evangelical is a friendly Church with a warm welcome & seeks to serve the local community. The Church has links with other Churches in Northampton.
Sunday morning worship attracts all ages & we feel it is important to include children in our worship. After the first part of our family service, the children then have their own games whilst the teaching for adults is given. We have a communion service every Sunday of the year. Bible Study & Prayer is on Wednesday evenings with House Groups every month seeking to encourage one another in the faith. We have an active children's & Youth Work & are engaged in evangelicalism in our community.
Duke Street Evangelical Church.
4-8 Duke St
Northampton.
NN1 3BA
www.Dukest.org.uk
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Other Links
Hinckley Sea Cadets
www.hinckleyseacadets.org.uk
Sea Cadet Communications Specialist Page
http://www.seacadetsignals.org.uk
The Sea Cadet Corps Forum
http://portal.sccportal.org.uk/
The Royal Navy
http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/
Jobs in the Royal Navy
http://www.rnjobs.co.uk/
Royal Naval Crests
http://www.shipscrests.co.uk/gallery.htm
Naval History
http://www.naval-history.net/index.htm
The Bosun Dinghy Class Association
http://www.sailbosun.freeserve.co.uk/
Kettering Sea Cadets
http://www.tspytchley.vze.com/
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Parent Consent Form
This form is required for all outside activities with the Sea Cadet Corps and a link is provided here for ease of use.
All forms need to include an emergancy contact number for the duration of the activity and doctors details.
Each form is to be endorsed by the Commanding Officer or his representative.
Incomplete or unsigned forms invalidate SCC Insurance Policies and it is unit policy that Cadets are unable to participate in events without the completed form in place.
Sea Cadet Form SCC T1
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Gift Ideas from www.buy.at/northamptonscc
Northampton and Wellingborough Sea Cadets is involved with a charitable on line shopping area. You will find many major retailers on this site and any purchase will mean the company makes a donation to Northampton Sea Cadet Corps
On Line Shopping for Northampton SCC
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