New Flag Presented To HMS Tracker

The Chairman of Dover District Council has presented a new civic flag to the captain of HMS Tracker at a special ceremony this week (Monday 16 July). Cllr Bernard Butcher presented the flag to Lt Simon Tappin on behalf of Dover District Council while the vessel was docked in Dover Marina this week.

Affiliated to the town of Dover, HMS Tracker is the Oxford University Royal Naval unit (URNU) ship. All ships and submarines of the Royal Navy are affiliated to different towns, cities and regions. This strengthens the Royal Navy's ties with important communities. HMS Tracker is a 21-metre long, turbo-charged P2000 patrol vessel.

Cllr Bernard Butcher, Chairman of Dover District Council said: "It was an honour to re-present the flag to the Commanding Officer of HMS Tracker. This was a great opportunity to thank HMS Tracker for its affiliation to Dover and its ties with the local community, and to recognize the importance of Dover's maritime links and heritage."

Lt Simon Tappin, Commanding Officer on HMS Tracker said: "The gift of these new colours to our unit is a wonderful gesture, and I would like to assure the people of Dover that their civic flag will be hoisted by HMS Tracker in every port that we visit both at home and abroad."