NN677

Navy News Issue	Month / Year	Page	Index
677	December 2010	31	Navy News

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Rare bible is presented ADMIRAL. Sir John Jellicoe commanded the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland; it is perhaps a less well—known fact that he founded the Grand Fleet Fund for the benefit of his sailors and Royal Marines and their dependants that went on to become the RNBT. RNBT's offices at Castaway House in Portsmouth is now home to several RN charities including the Naval, Military & Air Force Bible Society (NMAFBS) that traces its roots back to 1779. In recognition of the excellent relationships between the charities at Castaway House, NMAFBS Director Lt Cdr Richard Prendergast presented a rare l9l4 RN Active Service New Testament, with an introduction by Admiral Jellicoe, to RNBT Chief Executive Cdr Stephen Farrington. This New Testament is now in a glass case underneath the admiral's portrait in Castaway House.		.