St Vincent Squadron

St Vincent Squadron is one of the squadrons, along with Cunningham and previously Tiger, that are used at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. The Squadrons are used to split the students at the college into administrative parts, and enjoy a strong rivalry.

Divisions

The Squadron is split futher into Divisions, usually with one or two Divisions in each intake (currently six per year). These are Tireless, Torbay, Tardis, Vengance, Vigilant and Dauntless. Ark Royal, the flight Division, is also affiliated to the Squadron for administrative purposes, although each member remains within the Squadron they joined in Phase 1. Wave Ruler, the RFA intake, is also part of the Squadron for their time at BRNC.

John Jervis

The Squadron is named after John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent in recognition for his Naval Accomplishments, most notably becoming First Lord of the Admiralty in 1801. He served with HMS VICTORY as his flagship at the Battle of St Vincent in 1797, and commanded a promising young Captain Nelson.

The Goldfish

The Squadron has two mascot goldfish that live outside of the VSO's office above the Junior Gun Room. Their names are Edward and Vince, with Edward being the better looking one.