T.S. Glorious N.T.C is one of 20 units within the Nautical training corps.

Commissioned in 1964, Glorious, like many youth groups have had its many ups and downs, however we are proud of our ships compliment of over 40 Cadets and Officers, and that we are able to open our doors to young people living in Crawley and the surrounding areas.

The Unit offers activities on a weekly basis at our headquarters - Hut 31, Tilgate Recreation Centre. Onsite activities include band training and shooting, and our main parade evenings on a Tuesday where the cadets participate in a varied training programme ranging from basic seamanship skills, to numerous team building tasks. Uniforms vary dependant on activity.

The Corps was founded on 19 May 1944 by our Founder Commodore, F P (Frank) Froëst-Carr (1888 - 1975)

The Nautical Training Corps (NTC) is a uniformed youth organisation based in the south of England, aiming to help young people develop their full potential through nautically based training. They are encouraged to develop self confidence and a sense of self worth. Opportunities are provided to explore a wide range of experiences and activities.

The Corps now stands at some twenty units, serving the youth of the south of England from the age of seven to eighteen.

Contact: glorious@ntc.org.uk