The first thing I discovered about HMS Cambria was that it is not a ship. It is fact the headquarters of the Navy Reserves and a training centre for new recruits to the reserves.
Civic heads, armed forces champions on local councils and High Sheriffs had been invited to have a presentation of the work of the Royal Navy Reserves, including personal testimony by three reservists about their work in the unit.
The Royal Naval Reserve is a part-time force of much-valued civilians. Together, this team of 3,000 provides the Royal Navy with essential trained personnel they need at times of tension, humanitarian crisis, or conflict.
That might mean anything from getting involved in conflict operations, to counter-terrorism and anti-piracy work. Reservists also provide security at sea and humanitarian assistance across the globe.
The picture above is an artist's impression of the new headquarters that are being constructed in Cardiff docks. By next May the reservists will have vacated their current home and moved into these modern facilities. They are anxious to recruit enough new people to fill it.
It was a fascinating evening and well-worth the trip to Sully.
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