HMS Sultan in Gosport held a Drumhead Ceremony where senior officers and trainees came together to pay their respects at a remembrance service. Drums were neatly piled together for the service and used as an altar with a two minute silence being observed.
Wreaths were laid by bearers representing HMS Sultan, including its commanding officer, captain Mark Hamilton, as well as representatives of all civil servants and civilian personnel. The youngest air and marine engineering trainees serving within the bases engineering schools also laid a wreath.
Trainee survival engineering technician Charlie Burdock was one of those selected. He said: “It’s a huge honour to be asked to lay a wreath. My great grandad served in the Navy during the Second World War and it’s great to have the opportunity to remember him.”
Here are 8 pictures of the poignant ceremony:
1. HMS Sultan holds Drumhead Ceremony
The commanding officer of HMS Sultan, captain Mark Hamilton lays a wreath at the Drumhead Ceremony. | Royal Navy
2. HMS Sultan holds Drumhead Ceremony
Mark Rooke plays the Last Post at the Drumhead Ceremony at HMS Sultan | Royal Navy
3. HMS Sultan holds Drumhead Ceremony
Wreaths were placed at the The Falklands Memorial, HMS Sultan. | Royal Navy
4. HMS Sultan holds Drumhead Ceremony
Personnel from across HMS Sultan came together to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. | Royal Navy