Wrens celebrate centenary at HMS Sultan

The WRNS was formed under the leadership of Dame Katherine Furse in 1917.

Writer, Service and Phot branches watched on as a march and divisions ceremony took place, followed by a special lunch in the wardroom.

Among the guests was Lyn Gannon, who served as a Chief Petty Officer from 1976-2000.

She said: ‘My favourite draft of all was when I worked with the Royal Marines in Centurion.

‘Today has been great. I served here at HMS Sultan for three years as a Petty Officer and picked up my chief’s rate while here.

‘It is just lovely to be here and to honour the fact that the WRNS is 100 years old – it has brought back some great memories.’

The Wrens’ centenary year was launched at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard by HRH The Princess Royal.