The Royal Naval frigate HMS Somerset is making good progress towards her operating area and has recently taken over duties from sister ship HMS Monmouth. Once across the Mediterranean, HMS Somerset paused at Soudha Bay, Crete, for an operational capability check at the NATO range to confirm the accuracy of the communications and sensors. Having been given the all-clear, the … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset begins operations
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HMS Somerset pre-deployment family day at sea
The Royal Naval warship HMS Somerset welcomed its crew’s families onboard today (Friday) to treat them to an exciting day at sea before the sailors deploy on patrol. The action-packed day off the south west coast included a thrilling Lynx helicopter display and the ship turned up the volume by sending off a salvo from its main gun. In a perfect weather families and other … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset pre-deployment family day at sea
HMS Somerset home from successful policing patrol
A cheering crowd of more than 500 welcomed HMS Somerset home to Plymouth today (Thursday 2nd December) after six months deployed to the Middle East on maritime policing operations. The crowd of ecstatic families and other well-wishers braved chilling temperatures and light snow at HM Naval Base Devonport. They were warmed by festive entertainment on the jetty for young … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset home from successful policing patrol
HMS Somerset is heading to protect Iraq’s oil lifeline
The South West Royal Navy warship HMS Somerset is heading to protect Iraq's oil lifeline while on maritime policing patrol in the Middle East. The Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate is providing security to the Arabian Gulf region, having left Devonport earlier this year. In the first week of her current tasking the ship visited 76 vessels, where her boarding team and … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset is heading to protect Iraq’s oil lifeline
Thousands Welcome Major Royal Navy Task Group Home
Several thousand families and friends braved the wet weather to give West Country sailors, airmen and Royal Marines a warm welcome on return to Plymouth today Monday (August 3). The jetties of HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, were packed with a Royal Marine Band and ecstatic crowds waving banners bearing greetings and shouting for joy as their loved ones returned in three … [Read more...] about Thousands Welcome Major Royal Navy Task Group Home
