HMS
Nottingham is proud of its association with the City of Nottingham.
We now meet some of the local lads that both sail on and come from
Nottingham.
Adam Mulligan,
MEM |
Adam Mulligan
Age:
24
Born
and raised: Carlton, Nottingham
Occupation:
Marine Engineer Mechanic
Service:
Joined the navy at the age of nineteen. Spent two years serving
on HMS Illustrious, an aircraft carrier. In this time he travelled
to such countries as Australia, Singapore, Philippines and India to
name a few. He then spent nine months at the land base HMS Excellent.
He joined HMS Nottingham in May and in scheduled to stay onboard two
years. However, he plans to apply for an extension.
Previous
Occupation: On leaving school he spent eighteen months working
in Hillarys Blinds in Netherfield as well as six months on YTS before
joining up.
Pastimes:
He plays for the Stokers, the mechanics football team and also
plans to go on a four week divers' course to add to his skills.
Best
thing about the Navy: "You've always got someone to go out
drinking with."
 |
| Danny Zanelli,
Captain's personal steward, second from left |
Danny Zanelli
Age:
19
Born
and raised: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Occupation:
Captain's Personal Steward
Service:
After two months in the navy Danny found himself on HMS Gloucester
heading for Dubai. He has been a steward for the last sixteen months
and joined HMS Nottingham in June as the Captain's personal steward.
Previous
Occupation: Danny spent his time prior to joining the navy working
in a factory and also working as a plasterer. His father encouraged
him to enter the navy, like his half-brother had done, to keep him
on the straight and narrow.
Pastimes:
He sees the navy as a good vehicle for picking up skills that
can be used in later life such as firefighting and diving.
Best
thing about the Navy: "The money!"
Danny
might be considered to have the sea in his blood. His half-brother
John Ells (second from right in the picture above), from Sheffield,
also serves in the navy. It was here that he met his wife, Kirsty
Ells (far right), whilst serving on HMS Endurance on their way to
the South Pole. |
