Crew members from the Royal Navy’s first Type 26 frigate, HMS Glasgow, have visited Holy Cross School in the city’s Southside to discuss shipbuilding and present a donation for mental health support, according to a press release.
As noted in the release, Holy Cross pupils are set to explore “their city’s long and proud history of shipbuilding,” a legacy continued today with the construction of Type 26 frigates by BAE Systems in Govan and Scotstoun.
HMS Glasgow is currently being fitted out at the Scotstoun yard, alongside her sister ship, HMS Cardiff. Sailing just 20 minutes from the site, the crew provided insight into “the complex task of building a state-of-the-art warship,” while raising awareness of the local industry’s ongoing importance.
During their visit, the sailors delivered a £1,000 donation to Place 2 Be, “one of the warship’s supported charities,” to fund mental health services for pupils at Holy Cross. The sum was generated through fundraising, donations from affiliates, and sales of prints of the new frigate.
Senior Naval Officer Commander Phil Burgess remarked: “The children really seemed to enjoy our visit – and we enjoyed doing what we do best, which is talking about our ship and how she’s built, what she means to the city and what she’ll do when she joins the Navy, so it was a win-win all round.”
Officials say the event demonstrates HMS Glasgow’s commitment to community engagement, as well as highlighting the Clyde’s enduring role in the Royal Navy’s future capability.
A very worthy cause, mental health issues affect so many yet they just don’t get the attention they deserve. Any non visible illness’s just get brushed aside rather than acknowledged.
Any idea when HMS Glasgow will be ready to sail down the Clyde ?