Marooned in Southampton

Extract from Captains Log

02/11/2011 During the night the Captain was woken by a continuous sounding of a ships horn. On further investigation it was discovered that it was our ships horn sounding, it had to be switched off at the breaker. The Engineer seemed to think it was due to a voltage drop during the night.

After breakfast we had a quick clean ship and then went straight to instruction which included the theory of tacking and wearing with the use of the model. They were then given the Bosun’s emergency locker lecture.

Due to strong winds it was decided that we would remain alongside until lunch time when it would be reviewed again. The wind had not eased by lunch time, so it was decided that the ship would remain alongside for the remainder of the day.

The Cadets were given a few tasks to complete and then were taken to the Solent Sky aviation museum. Several of the adults went along and all thoroughly enjoyed the time spent there. The museum also included a section on the history of the Air Cadets and then they were shown around the Southampton air cadets unit which is situated next door to the museum.

After supper the cadets were given more time to prepare their Thursday evening entertainment, after they were given shore leave however most chose to stay onboard.