HMS Example (P165) Royal Navy Ship Tea Coffee Mug Gift

HMS Example (P165) is an Archer-class (P2000) fast inshore patrol and training vessel of the Royal Navy, originally built in 1985 by Watercraft Marine for the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service before being transferred to the Royal Navy in 1994 upon the RNXS's disbandment. Displacing around 54 tonnes with a length of 20.8 metres, she is powered by twin diesel engines for speeds up to 25 knots and typically crewed by five permanent Royal Navy personnel, accommodating up to 12 trainees. Assigned to the Coastal Forces Squadron (East) and based at HMS Calliope in Gateshead, Example is affiliated with the Northumbrian University Royal Naval Unit, supporting seamanship, navigation, and leadership training for students from universities in Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, and Sunderland, while also conducting maritime security patrols and exercises in UK and European waters. As of early 2026, she remains actively in service, notable as the first Royal Navy ship to bear the name "Example".