Now that is sad.
I was at BRNC (Blake Division) in 1969 and remember with pleasure (now), EMAs, ABAs and Kai and winged collars and divisions and and . . .
Listening to the Marine band playing Hearts of Oak early in the mornings waiting to do the march past gave many of us a misty eye.
I won't miss polishing that bloody cannon and brass bell though.
Best wishes to all . . . (who remembers Kitchen rudder gear boats then?)