MV TS Jack Petchey
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Steel twin screw motor vessel built in 2010 by Bridgend Boat, Plymouth as a Training Ship.
Technical Data
- Length: 23.55 m (overall) m (between perpendiculars)
- Breadth: 6.35 m
- Depth: 2.0 m
- Draught: 2.0 m
- Tonnage: 80 gross/ net/ t deadweight
- Engines: Perkins M215C diesel
- Power: 158 kW/215 bHP
- Speed: 12.0 knots
- Capacity: 19 (Crew 4, 12 Trainees, up to 3 other adult trainees or staff).
- Call Sign: 2CSF6
- MMSI Number: 235075328
- IMO Number: 9533220
- Official Number: 178839
- Port of Registry: London/UK 🇬🇧
- Sister-Ship: TS John Jerwood
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History
“The TS Jack Petchey, is a British-flagged training ship named after Jack Petchey OBE. She is part of the Offshore Fleet of the Sea Cadet Corps and is used to take 12 Sea Cadets to sea, although she comes alongside most nights she does have the capability to carry out extended passages. Whilst at sea the Sea Cadets aboard the Jack Petchey is able to put into practical use their seamanship and navigational training, as well as earning RYA (Royal Yachting Association) qualifications up to Watch leader. The Jack Petchey visits a number of ports across Britain and the Continent throughout the year.”.
“The five ships in the Sea Cadet fleet are as follows: TS Royalist (2014), TS City Of London (2017), TS Sir Stelios (2018), TS Jack Petchey (2010), and TS John Jerwood (2003). Whilst on all these ships the upkeep is the same, since TS Jack Petchey and TS John Jerwood resemble each other, the voyage upkeep, and payment is similar. The TS Royalist is a sailing vessel and the activities on board include more manual work, for example, setting the sails.”.
It is worth noting the, since build, she has always had a serving Royal Navy captain who rotate approximately every two years.
July 16th 2008: Keel laid.
July 17th 2009: Launched.
March 2010: Completed.
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April 13th 2010: Officially commissioned at a ceremony in London by Sir Jack Petchey.
Ship Tour
© Ken Smith (20/10/2010)
September 2025: Suffered engine problems
September 4th 2025: Great Yarmouth:
“Lifted out the water in Great Yarmouth, to allow the starboard shaft to be removed and some other minor maintenance tasks. The problem was one of the bearings had failed prematurely.”.
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September 5th 2025: Re-floated.
September 21st 2025: Arrived at Dover from Ramsgate
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September 22nd 2025: Left Dover for Eastbourne.
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All information is believed to be correct, and no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. All items included in this article are subject to © copyright. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking: The Jack Petchey Foundation and Lieutenant Cameron Fisher (Royal Navy), Port of Dover, Ken Smith and Robert J Smith for their assistance in producing this feature.
Article © Nigel Thornton and Ray Goodfellow (Dover Ferry Photos Group)
