Sailors on board the Plymouth Royal Navy warship patrolling off the coast of Africa saved the life of a Japanese fisherman with a serious head injury. The frigate HMS Argyll was on operations 20 miles off the Cape Verde coast in the Atlantic when it received news that a fisherman onboard the trawler Wakashio Maru was seriously hurt in an accident 24 hours earlier. His … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll saves the life of a Japanese fisherman
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Plymouth warship HMS Argyll counter-drugs briefing
Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll has made her first port stop to Lisbon for a briefing on the illegal drugs trade activities off the West African coast. The Plymouth frigate left the UK a week ago for a seven-month deployment and arrived in Portugal where leaders in the fight against the illegal narcotics trade briefed the crew on their impending mission. Lisbon is home to the … [Read more...] about Plymouth warship HMS Argyll counter-drugs briefing
Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll deploys
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll sailed from Plymouth (Mon), on its latest deployment, conducting operations across the Atlantic. Families and friends bid farewell in Devonport dockyard, on Devil’s Point and the Hoe with the traditional flags and good luck banners to wave off their loved ones on the ship’s departure this afternoon. Pipers from the City of Plymouth Pipe Band … [Read more...] about Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll deploys
HMS Argyll passes sea training tests
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll and crew have proved themselves ready for operations after completing an arduous eight-weeks’ of sea training off the SW coast. Under the close scrutiny of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) staff based at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, completed basic operational sea training which tests the ship and crew in fighting and humanitarian … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll passes sea training tests
HMS Argyll champions British industry in Hamburg
Royal Navy sailors onboard the Plymouth-based frigate HMS Argyll enjoyed a four-day visit to the maritime city of Hamburg in support of UK trade and Investment. The ship was invited to Hamburg to enhance the UK participation in Hamburg’s prestigious Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology Trade Fair, an event providing companies from around the globe a chance to showcase … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll champions British industry in Hamburg
HMS Argyll has a new commanding officer
The South West based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll has a new commanding officer. Commander Tim Neild (40), of Hampshire and formerly a pupil of Ilkley Grammar School, said: “Argyll is the pinnacle of my career to date she has a fantastic reputation and a superb ship’s company. I am really looking forward to taking her to sea later this month and preparing for operations.” … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll has a new commanding officer
HMS Argyll deploys to the Middle East
The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll is sailing on a six-month deployment to the Middle East. The Type 23 frigate left its homeport of HM Naval Base Devonport yesterday for a maritime security patrol in the Arabian Gulf and broader Middle East. HMS Argyll’s commanding officer, Commander Paul Stroude, said: “I am delighted to be sailing for operational tasking … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll deploys to the Middle East
HMS Argyll arrives home after refit
The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll has arrived home at Plymouth today (Thursday) after an 11-month extreme ‘make-over' to be welcomed by families. Families and loved ones gathered on the jetty in HM Naval Base Devonport to brave thick fog which delayed the arrival and heavy rain. The Type 23 frigate returned to sea on 10 th September after the refit which … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll arrives home after refit
HMS Argyll returns to Devonport
HMS Argyll has returned to her home port of Plymouth after 2 months overseas in the Mediterranean in the Royal Navy's biggest overseas deployment for 10 years. The ship played a key role as the Advanced Force Commander for Operation Taurus 09 - a large amphibious exercise involving Turkish, American, French and Dutch navies. The ship also had a series of visits to Malta, … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll returns to Devonport