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HMS Standard

HMS Standard in England North East, United Kingdom.

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HMS Standard is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

HMS Standard was a British Royal Navy shore establishment between 1942 and 1945. Situated well away from the sea near Kielder in Northumberland, the base was an assessment and rehabilitation centre for naval personnel diagnosed with personality disorders.

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Background

History

Prior to the Second World War the Ministry of Labour had established a number of training centres for unemployed men, one of these was Kielder Camp. In 1941 the Navy was growing increasingly concerned about the number of men suffering from behavioural problems, which prevented them from carrying out full duties. A variety of locations were considered before it was decided to take over the by now deserted labour camp near Kielder. Although the camp was taken over in 1941 it was not until early 1942 that it was commissioned as HMS Standard and the first men posted there.

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Coordinates
55.2097, -2.5539
Address
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Established
1942

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Frequently asked questions

Where is HMS Standard?
HMS Standard is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
When was HMS Standard built?
Built or established in 1942.
Who owns HMS Standard?
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