ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES AT POOLE HARBOUR BOAT SHOW
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The organisers of the Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, have confirmed that there will be a significant Royal Navy and Royal Marines presence at this year’s show.
HMS Hurworth, a mine countermeasures vessel, will be open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday (20 and 21 May). In addition, HMS Puncher, a small patrol vessel used for cadet training will also be berthed alongside. On shore, the Royal Marines will be displaying a variety of equipment, with a highlight being the ever-popular climbing wall.
Both ships and the Royal Marine display will be in the new Ballast Quay exhibition area which is easily accessed from Town Quay via the free passenger boat service.
And, for a real showstopper, the Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth will be performing their world-famous ‘Beating Retreat’ on Town Quay on Saturday (20 May) at 18:15. This fantastic pageant of military music, precision drill and colour dates back to the 16th century and is regarded as a unique piece of living history.
Jim Stewart, Chief Executive of Poole Harbour Commissioners (organisers of the show) said: “The show has steadily grown since it was launched three years ago and the we are delighted to see both the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines at this year’s event. I know that the ships, display and Beating Retreat will be extremely popular with all our visitors we look forward to welcoming them to the Poole Harbour Boat Show.”
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines displays are open to the public on 20 and 21 May between 10:00 to 18:00. The Royal Marines ‘Beating the Retreat’ takes place on Town Quay at 18:15.
Poole Harbour Boat Show is open between 10:00 to 18:00 on 19-21 May 2017.
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