Our Mission

Preserving Maritime Heritage for Future Generations

Who We Are

Discover the Mission of The Surviving veteran Trust

HM MASB 27 in the Solent at Portsmouth June 2019

Established in 2025, the Surviving Veteran Trust is dedicated to maintaining HM MASB 27; a unique historical vessel that educates the public about wartime naval life.

Our Trust is committed to preserving HM MASB 27, which is a remarkable example of a Royal Navy Coastal Forces boat. Through ongoing care and maintenance, we aim not only to conserve this significant piece of history, but also to ensure its educational potential for future generations. With your support, HM MASB 27 can continue to inspire future generations by telling the story of the bravery of Royal Navy sailors during the Second World War.

We believe in honouring the wartime generation by keeping their stories alive and promoting respect for the sacrifices they made to secure the freedoms we enjoy today.

Through community engagement and active participation in commemorative anniversaries, we aim to ensure MASB 27 remains a vital part of British maritime history and education.

Meet Our Team

Dedicated Individuals Behind the Trust

WW2 Royal Navy veteran John Dennett photographed by Victoria Phipps

John Dennett BEM

Patron

John Phipps MBE at the launch of MASB 27 in May 2019

John Phipps MBE

Trustee

Rear Admiral (Retd.) Rex Cox CB trustee of The Surviving Veteran Trust

Rear Admiral (retd)
Rex Cox CB

Trustee

lee mottrom trustee of the surviving veteran trust

Lee Mottrom

Trustee

Join Us

Help Preserve Our Naval History for Future Generations

Your support can ensure that HM MASB 27 thrives and educates for years to come.

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