In 1947 World War II had recently ended and Simonstown being the Royal Navy base of the South Atlantic was included in the itineraries of many of Britain's VIPs who made goodwill tours of South Africa. The Royal family came and the local population crowded on Jubilee Square to welcome them. The Bothie were allocated a place and some cadets in the front rank were spoken to by members of the Royal party.
Field Marshall Montgomery, hero of the North Africa campaign also paid a visit and the Bothie paraded in Simonstown Docks as part of his reception. He signed the big drum and posed with the ship's company in the above picture - the dignitaries in the front are:-
"Tallow" Gough, Chiefie Prest, the RN Admiral, Harry Pinn, Monty, Legassick,
Bob Mercer and Bert Caustick.
