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Coral
Harbour, an ex-hotel and marina facility which ceased operations in 1972,
and located on the southwestern tip of New Providence, serves as home base
for the force, which comes under the portfolio of the minister responsible
for National Security. The 46-acres site now known as Her Majesty's Bahamian
Ship (HMBS) Coral Harbour is also the site of the RBDF Headquarters. Since
then, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force has grown into a vibrant multi-missioned
force, with a naval arm that rivals any among the small Caribbean Nations.


Commodore Scavella, a native of Hatchet Bay Eleuthera, began his career
in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force as a Marine Recruit in 1979. Having aspired to the pinnacle of leadership in the organization, Commodore Scavella stated that he accepted his appointment with "mixed emotions and a sense of humility and profound gratitude."
"I realize the grave duties and responsibilities. To take the oath of office of Commodore is always a solemn occasion. The responsibility of directing the affairs of this great nation is never to be taken lightly." more...
A new era in the history of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force commenced on the 2 November 2006 in a Change of Command Sevice held at the HMBS Coral Harbour Base. Outgoing Commodore, Davy F. Rolle, who had held the post of Commander Defence Force for the past nine and a half years was succeed by new Commodore, Clifford W. Scavella.