A NAVAL OCCASION

Lady Pamela Mountbatten, the younger daughter of the First Sea Lord, visits the training ship at Portsmouth as the first commandant of the Girls Nautical Training Corps (GNTC). During her visit, she inspects the ship, interacts with the ship's cat and officers, and observes an exhibition of seamanship. The GNTC, while not a pre-service organization, focuses on developing discipline and character among its members.

Who is Lady Pamela Mountbatten?

• A seamanship instructor

• Younger daughter of the First Sea Lord

• A ship's officer

• The First Sea Lord

What was Lady Pamela Mountbatten's role during her visit?

• She was a member of the ship's crew

• She was a participant in the seamanship exhibition

• She was the first commandant of the girls nautical training corps

• She was a guest speaker

What did Lady Pamela do during her inspection?

• She conducted a training session

• She gave a speech to the officers

• She participated in a sailing competition

• She had a conversation with the ship's cat

What is the primary focus of the GNTC?

• To prepare girls for military service

• To develop discipline and character

• To teach advanced navigation skills

• To organize annual sailing events

Is the GNTC a pre-service organization?

• Yes, it prepares girls for military service

• Yes, it is a part of the naval training

• No, it focuses on character development

• No, it is a recreational sailing club