Royal Navy vessel docks in King's Lynn

The crew of HMS Trumpeter welcomes pupils from Greyfriars School

The year 6 students have been lucky enough to board HMS Trumpeter, the first Royal Navy vessel to visit King's Lynn in six years.

It's moored at the Pontoons on the South Quay.

The Archer‑class patrol vessel's part of the Coastal Forces Squadron, based in Newcastle, and is designed for coastal operations, supporting policing missions, maritime security, and inshore patrol duties.

The Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Andy Bullen, who will visit the ship on Saturday and host a reception for the crew in the Mayor’s Parlour in the evening, says, “I am delighted that HMS Trumpeter and her crew will be visiting our town."

It's open to the public tomorrow, (Saturday 7 March), you can visit between 10am–12pm and 1pm–2pm. 

The Borough council says, 'visits will take place in small groups with limited capacity'.

Images Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk