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HMS Raleigh (shore establishment)

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HMS Raleigh from the West geograph.org.uk 373877
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HMS Raleigh is a stone frigate (shore establishment), serving as the basic training facility of the Royal Navy at Torpoint, Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is spread over several square miles, and has damage control simulators and fire-fighting training facilities, as well as a permanently moored training ship, the former HMS Brecon. Its principal function is the delivery of both New Entry Training and Basic Training.

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HMS Raleigh (shore establishment)
Cedar Drive,

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HMS Raleigh

Cedar Drive
PL11 2QQ , Torpoint
England, United Kingdom
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