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F.P. Froest-Carr OBE
HMS Montrose, Royal Navy
History
The Nautical Training Corps was founded in 1944 by the first Commodore, F.P. Froest-Carr OBE.
Froest-Carr, the son of a clergyman, joined the navy as a boy entrant in the closing years of sail. After a long period of naval service, he was involved as a youth officer in Brighton and for many years was the County Commissioner for Sea Scouts in Sussex.
A man of very advanced ideas for the time, he stated at the Corps inception:
It is my intention that the organisation should be mixed; catering for the girls under the same system as boys. The Corps is to be organised into age groups for young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years. The Corps will give girls and boys of all ages the opportunity to receive sea training and discipline and imbibe qualities of good citizenship.
In 1973 the value of his service to youth was recognised by the award of an OBE. He remained the Commodore of the NTC until his death in 1975.
Today's members still wear a uniform that is closely based on that of the Royal Navy. Whilst discipline is part of the training offered, it is only part - above all else, the Corps is a youth organisation, and it's adults are youth workers.
To find out more about the Nautical Training Corps, please go to the Nautical Training Corps website.
Our name however came from HMS Montrose a modern frigate, and in particular the new Type 23 Duke Class Frigates. She was built at yarrow Shipbuilders Limited on the Clyde. She was launched by Mrs M L Rifkind on 31 July 1992. HMS Montrose is a member of the Devonport Flotilla and is based in Plymouth.
HMS Montrose motto is "Mare ditat rosa decorat" (The sea enriches and the rose adorns).
HMS Montrose is now back in the public eye after an extensive multimillion pound 9 month upkeep period. The upkeep saw significant improvements in capability and efficiency as well as a large turnover of personnel. With a complement of approximately 175 they have a young and vibrant Ship's Company who are ready for the challenge lying ahead.
Commencing sea trial in September 2009 in order to test the Ship's machinery and new equipment, HMS Montrose returned to her base in mid October 2009. The new commanding officer, Cdr J D Lett RN, assumed Command of HMS Montrose in December 2009.
On 11th February 2010 HMS Montrose was confirmed by Navy Command to be in a satisfactory material condition and was formally accepted back in to the operational fleet.
To see more of HMS Montrose please take a look at the Royal Navy Website.