HMS Excellent (shore establishment)
HMS Excellent is a Royal Navy "stone frigate" (shore establishment) sited on Whale Island near Portsmouth in Hampshire. HMS Excellent is itself part of the Maritime Warfare School, with a headquarters at HMS Collingwood, although a number of lodger units are resident within the site including the offices of the First Sea Lord.
| HMS Excellent | |
|---|---|
| Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire in England | |
An aerial photo of HMS Excellent during 2005. The red building is Navy Command Headquarters | |
HMS Excellent Location in Hampshire | |
| Coordinates | 50°49′09″N 1°05′48.5″W |
| Type | Naval shore establishment |
| Area | 32 hectares (79 acres) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | Royal Navy |
| Condition | Operational |
| Website | Official website |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1885 – 1891 |
| In use | 1891–present |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Commander Simon Turnbull |
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