HMS Excellent (shore establishment)

HMS Excellent is a shore establishment of the British Royal Navy located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Unlike many other ships bearing the name ''Excellent'', this is not a vessel but a training base, specifically for the Royal Navy's gunnery and weapons specialists. Its history is long and distinguished, tracing back to the original HMS Excellent, a ship which served as a gunnery training vessel from 1804.

While the original ship was eventually decommissioned, the name and the training function continued, transferring to new facilities ashore. The current HMS Excellent shore establishment plays a vital role in training personnel in advanced weapon systems and tactics, ensuring the Royal Navy maintains its operational edge. It is a key part of the wider Portsmouth naval base complex and contributes significantly to the training of gunnery specialists across all branches of the Royal Navy. Its facilities include classrooms, simulators, and workshops for practical training. The establishment remains a significant symbol of the Royal Navy's commitment to professional development and operational readiness. The specific details of current training programmes and facilities are generally not publicly released for security reasons.