Looking back to sea cadets onboard T.S Orwell in Ipswich in 1987

The sea cadets rowing on the river Orwell in 1987 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

During the exercise, a group of youngsters onboard of the T.S Orwell rescued a casualty in a practice exercise.

The sea cadets training exercise took place on the river Orwell, were you a member of the sea cadests in 1987? Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

They manoeuvered the voluntary casualty down the steps of the ship, using a stretcher and ropes to secure the patient.

A group of young lads looking excited to set sail Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Some young lads appeared to be having a great time, getting the sailing boat ready to go for a row on the River Orwell.

The sea cadets rowing on the river Orwell in 1987 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The boys and girls onboard the rowing boats were all smartly dressed in their cadet uniforms and hats, working as a team on the water.

The young cadets carefully lower the casualty down the steps of a ship in 1987 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

? Were you in the sea cadets in Ipswich 1987? Do you remember rescuing your friend in a practise drill on board the T.S Orwell? Share your memories with us by emailing charlotte.bond@archant.co.uk

The cadets took the ropes off the casualty in the exercise on T.S Orwell Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Sea Cadets on T.S Orwell, during a training exercise in 1987 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The young cadets carefully lower the casualty down the steps of a ship in 1987 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)