A new commanding officer has taken over the helm of the Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland while the ship undertakes an intensive training period. Commander Al Wilson was born in London and spent his childhood in the west coast of Scotland, attending Dunoon Grammar School and the West of Scotland College of Agriculture before joining the Royal Navy in … [Read more...] about New CO for HMS Sutherland
Archives for February 2012
HMS Montrose visits Tristan de Cunha
The Plymouth-based warship HMS Montrose has visited one of the more remote British territorial outposts in the South Atlantic. As part of the ship’s continuing patrol the Type 23 frigate loaned her reassuring presence to the four islands which make up the British Territory of Tristan de Cunha. HMS Montrose commanding officer, Commander Jonathan Lett, said: “This has been … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose visits Tristan de Cunha
HMS Somerset visits Saudi Arabia
A port stop in Saudi Arabia gave personnel on board a Royal Navy warship the rare chance to train alongside the kingdom’s Special Maritime Border Security Unit. Plymouth-based Type-23 frigate HMS Somerset is currently on maritime security operations in the Middle East working alongside Saudi Arabian authorities to ensure free and safe passage for ships in local waters, … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset visits Saudi Arabia
Future Chefs at RNAS Culdrose
At Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, the catering contractor Sodexo, has become a sponsor of the “FutureChef” competition run by the Springboard charity. The charity, which helps young people to start a career in hospitality and tourism, runs the FutureChef competition for trainee chefs aged 12-16 culminating in a National Final in London on 26 March 2012. There are three … [Read more...] about Future Chefs at RNAS Culdrose