Nautilus members who are past and present students of the School of Navigation (or one of its Warsash colleges) may be interested to know that the Warsash Association will be holding its annual Christmas Gathering at the Royal Maritime Hotel, Portsmouth, on 9 December 2023. All are most welcome to attend this informal lunchtime gathering, which will be a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and colleagues.
Please register your intent to attend with Roger Holt by email.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Captain Bob Oliver
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