HMS Raleigh death: Royal Navy sailer found dead at Cornwall training base

Leading Hand Benjamin Thomas was found dead at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall
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A Royal Navy sailor has been found dead at a training base in Cornwall, it has been confirmed.

Leading Hand Benjamin Thomas was discovered at the HMS Raleigh shore base, Torpoint, on 30 January. An inquest into the death of the 24-year-old from Mold, Flintshire, was opened and adjourned by the Cornwall Coroner on Friday (10 February).

HMS Raleigh shore base. Picture: Google Street ViewHMS Raleigh shore base. Picture: Google Street View
HMS Raleigh shore base. Picture: Google Street View
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A Royal Navy spokesperson said his next of kin had been informed, but would not confirm his cause of death. The statement said: “The thoughts and sympathies of the Royal Navy go out to the family and friends.

“It would be inappropriate to comment and any further queries should be directed to the Coroner.”

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