HMS Somerset Tee – “Up the Yantar”
HMS Somerset Tee – “Up the Yantar”
Designed in collaboration with the crew of HMS Somerset, this exclusive tee captures the spirit, graft, and dark humour of life at sea—straight out of the Chits Inn.
The back graphic is a bold, illustrated crest-style design featuring HMS Somerset (F82) cutting through heavy seas, flanked by embarked air assets overhead and a submarine lurking beneath the surface—representing the full-spectrum warfare capability of the ship and her people. Storm clouds, rough water, and live weapons frame the scene, giving the artwork a raw, operational feel rather than a parade-ground polish.
Anchoring the design is the ship’s name HMS SOMERSET, with the unofficial but unmistakable mess motto beneath:
“UP THE YANTAR”
A phrase known to those who know—earned, not explained.
Design Details
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Large-format back print with custom hand-drawn naval illustration
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Crest-style composition inspired by traditional ship badges and unit patches
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Aircraft, submarine, and surface warfare elements symbolising modern Royal Navy operations
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Muted military colour palette for a hard-wearing, timeless look
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Front left chest kept clean (or optional minimal crest/text if required)
Garment
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Premium cotton tee built for everyday wear
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Comfortable, durable fit—ideal for shore time, runs ashore, or behind the wire
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Printed to last, whether worn onboard or back home
Who It’s For
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Current and former ship’s company
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Deployed lads and lasses
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Anyone who’s spent time earning wets and knows exactly what this tee means
This isn’t souvenir merch.
It’s ship’s kit.
