Patrol ship HMS Severn was today officially welcomed back into the Royal Navy family – despite being busy on operations for the past 14 months. Berthed alongside world-famous wartime cruiser HMS Belfast on the Thames near Tower Bridge, the River-class ship was recommissioned in a traditional naval ceremony in the heart of the nation’s capital. A hectic schedule and … [Read more...] about Patrol ship HMS Severn rejoins the Naval family in ceremony in heart of London
HMS Severn
Royal Navy tracks eight warships through UK waters
The Royal Navy has kept close watch on seven warships and one submarine passing in opposite directions through the Channel. Three British patrol ships – Portsmouth-based sisters HMS Tyne, Severn and Mersey – have been called upon to monitor the presence of seven Russian Federation Navy vessels plus an Algerian submarine as they sailed past the British Isles. The latter … [Read more...] about Royal Navy tracks eight warships through UK waters
Royal Navy aids stricken tug
Crews from two Royal Navy warships helped prevent a tug from sinking last night in a dramatic rescue off the Devon coast. Sailors from the frigate HMS Lancaster and offshore patrol ship HMS Severn struggled in dark, freezing conditions to plug a hole in the damaged hull of Christos XXII and pump out tons of water to prevent it sinking. They fought against the in-rushing … [Read more...] about Royal Navy aids stricken tug
