HMS King Alfred, Naval shore establishment in Portsmouth, United Kingdom
HMS King Alfred functions as a Royal Naval Reserve training facility located within the Semaphore Tower at HMNB Portsmouth, providing military education and preparation resources.
The establishment initiated operations on April 1, 1994, at Whale Island and received official commissioning on June 8, 1994, replacing previous units HMS Sussex and HMS Wessex.
The Royal Naval Reserve community at HMS King Alfred maintains strong connections with local institutions, including the University Royal Naval Unit Solent and Bearwood College.
The facility accommodates over 200 reservists and offers training spaces for multiple units, including the Royal Marines Reserve City of London Portsmouth Detachment.
Personnel from HMS King Alfred participate in regional ceremonies, representing the unit at events such as the Chichester Ship Festival and Portsmouth Remembrance Services.
Inception: June 8, 1994
GPS coordinates: 50.81410,-1.09880
Latest update: July 27, 2025 12:17
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