Calne and District Week 1942

Newspaper reports put the week
in March, rather than February.

As part of Warship Week in March 1942, Calne and District adopted the HMS Dunnet, a British Boom Defence Vessel.

Warship weeks, which took place all around the country, were Nation
al savings campaigns organised by the National War Savings Committee.

The Opening Ceremony of the Calne Warship Week was performed by Admiral A. V. Campbell. During this week the Calne and Chippenham Rural Council invested £500.

The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty presented the above plaque in response to the generosity of Calne and District (plaque held at Calne Heritage Centre). 

However, it wasn't until 26 August 1944 that the plaque celebrating this adoption, was passed over to the ship.

 

The ship's company of HMS DUNNET with Calne's adoption plaque, it is being held by the Commanding Officer, Skipper C O Knight, RNR. (https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205157091)

Dunnet Close also celebrates the adoption of the ship.