The crew of a Royal Navy warship has been rewarded for their excellence while on counter-drugs patrol in the Caribbean. Commodore Paul Halton, who commands the Devonport-based fleet of ships and submarines, visited HMS Argyll at HM Naval Base Devonport for an award ceremony recognising the many successes of the ship during deployments involving in anti-drugs operations to … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll crew’s patrol awards
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HMS Argyll given a festive welcome home
Sailors from the Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll returned home to Plymouth Naval Base to a cheering crowd of families and friends after a successful six-month deployment to the Caribbean and North Atlantic seizing illegal drugs and giving out disaster relief. The celebratory atmosphere was heightened by a surprise marriage proposal on the jetty by a sailor to his girlfriend of … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll given a festive welcome home
HMS Argyll visits Cuba
Plymouth-based Royal Naval warship HMS Argyll has visited Cuba to enhance relationships between the Cuban military and the UK MOD. The ships crew received a spectacular welcome in Havana with a ceremonial 21-gun salute while sailors lined the side of the ship standing to attention. 2,000 enthusiastic people greeted the ship and were rewarded with an invitation to tour the … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll visits Cuba
HMS Argyll at US Celebrations
Royal Naval warship HMS Argyll has completed a successful five-day visit to the US to mark celebrations marking the 200th birthday of the US National Anthem and mark the bicentenary of the War of 1812. After HMS Argyll’s spectacular entry into Baltimore harbour, with an impressive 21-gun salute, her crew proudly showed off their ship to the crowds of people that visited the … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll at US Celebrations
Star studded arrival in Baltimore
With all the razzamatazz expected of the host nation, HMS Argyll arrived in Baltimore to join Americans in a week-long commemorative event celebrating the 200th birthday of the US National Anthem. As Argyll entered the harbour sailing under Key Bridge there was an impressive 21 gun salute between the ship and Fort McHenry, honouring the work of Francis Scott Key who witnessed … [Read more...] about Star studded arrival in Baltimore
HMS Argyll message for Star Spangled Spectacular
The company of a British warship have formed up and spelled out a special message for their American colleagues ahead of arriving into Baltimore. Royal Navy frigate, HMS Argyll, will shortly come alongside in the US city just as the Star Spangled Spectacular – a commemorative event marking the 200th anniversary of the US National Anthem – gets underway. So to mark the … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll message for Star Spangled Spectacular
HMS Argyll and HMS Portland in the Caribbean
Royal Naval warships HMS Argyll and HMS Portland met in the Caribbean while deployed on operations. HMS Argyll and HMS Portland, both Plymouth-based, met off the coast of Puerto Rico to transfer essential stores and took the opportunity to conduct ship manoeuvring training. HMS Portland’s Executive Officer, Lt Cdr Rob Brann, said: ”Our deployment has seen great operational … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll and HMS Portland in the Caribbean
HMS Argyll deploys to Caribbean
South-West based Royal Navy warship, HMS Argyll sailed from Plymouth today (Friday) on her latest deployment to the North Atlantic and Caribbean. More than 100 families and friends waved off the ship as her crew lined up smartly to attention on deck. The well-wishers waved banners and a White Ensign and were joined by Plymouth Lord Mayor Michael Fox in his full mayoral regalia … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll deploys to Caribbean
HMS Argyll fires Seawolf missile using new radar
HMS Argyll has become the second Royal Navy warship in as many months to smash a target out of the sky with her Seawolf missile using the Navy’s new 3D radar. Firing as part of their pre-deployment tests on the South Coast Exercise Areas, there was a brief, bright flash of fire as a Seawolf erupted from its silo on the frigate’s forecastle, striking a flying target seconds … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll fires Seawolf missile using new radar
HMS Argyll departs London
Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll has left London with the landmark Tower Bridge lifted especially for the departure – after the ship’s first visit in 15 years. The Plymouth-based ship was waved farewell by Commodore Michael Atherton, the Naval Regional Commander for Eastern England. Cdre Atherton pressed the button to bring traffic on the London Inner Ring Road to a temporary … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll departs London
