HMS Hibernia (shore establishment) explained

HMS Hibernia is the name given to a shore establishment of the Royal Navy, which serves as the headquarters of the Royal Naval Reserve in Northern Ireland. Commissioned in 2009 to replace the C-class cruiser as the training establishment for the RNR in Northern Ireland,[1] Hibernia is located as part of Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn, County Antrim.[2] The unit numbers approximately 100 officers and ratings.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operations-and-support/training-centres/hms-caroline-belfast/news/hello-hibernia-rnr-s-newest-training-unit-is-commissioned/ Hello Hibernia - RNR’s Newest Training Unit is Commissioned
  2. http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operations-and-support/royal-naval-reserve-2/rnr-units/lisburn-hms-hibernia/ HMS Hibernia