CLUB HISTORY

It is impossible to give a complete history of the club in one page and what follows can only be a potted version of "UP SPIRITS" (The book, A History of the Nautical Club, written by Roy Nowell-Sullivan).

In his account, Nowell-Sullivan refers to some of us as the Errol Flynns of yesteryear, so be it, at least I now know what my wife saw in me !.

Throughout his narrative he refers to the pride one feels in this club, this pride in club & country is still paramount and "Land of hope & glory" is second only to the National Anthem which must be sung after every function at the club.

The founding of the club goes back to 1962 with the forming of the Submarine Old Comrades Association at the Robin Hood public house, the club was eventually started by members from the Submariners & the Royal marines.

From these associations, after a tremendous amount of heart searching and hard work, was born the Nautical Club which opened on Dean Street on Saturday 15th March 1969, eventually force of circumstances dictated that new premises had to be found and a brand new building was erected where the club still resides today, the club moved in, lock, stock and barrel, during October 1973.

During its formative years the club has received an invaluable collection of ships plaques, paintings, photographs and other Naval memorabilia, which is unsurpassed anywhere in the country and which is still being added to even today, this memorabilia is spread in showcases and around the walls where visitors can view artifacts of our Naval heritage both old and newly fashioned, together with paintings and photographs of some of our most famous fighting ships.

The club is home to fourteen different associations and has always kept to its Naval traditions.
Although the club now accepts Associate Members, its uniqueness is still fiercely guarded and only those prepared to accept these traditions will be considered for Associate membership.

Visitors are welcome, as are parties from other clubs and associations, however parties can only be catered for by prior arrangement and every effort will be made to make your visit a memorable one.

The club is open from noon to three p.m and seven p.m to eleven p.m on weekdays, plus from noon to two thirty p.m and seven p.m to ten thirty p.m on Sundays.

Serving members automatically become club members for the duration of their visit.

So come along and "Splice the Mainbrace" with us !.

THE CLUB IS NOW CLOSED DOWN!