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 Districtadopted 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 SavingsCommittee.

The Opening Ceremony of the Calne Warship Week wasperformed by Admiral A. V. Campbell. During this week the Calne and ChippenhamRural 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 celebratingthis adoption, was passed over to the ship.

 

Theship's company of HMS DUNNET with Calne's adoption plaque, it is being held bythe Commanding Officer, Skipper C O Knight, RNR.(https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/it...)

Dunnet Close also celebrates the adoption of the ship.