HMS St Albans

  Royal Navy frigate HMS St Albans is today monitoring the progress of a Chinese warship through the English Channel. The Portsmouth-based Type 23 frigate is shadowing the Chinese destroyer Xian as it sails east past the UK. St Albans will keep track of the Chinese ship’s activity as it transits through the UK’s area of interest. Commander John Cromie, the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship, HMS St Albans, shadows Chinese destroyer Xian through English Channel

  Royal Navy frigate HMS St Albans is today shadowing a Russian warship through the English Channel. The Portsmouth-based Type 23 frigate is currently tasked with protecting UK waters and has been activated to keep watch on Russian Slava-class cruiser Marshall Ustinov. The Russian unit – accompanied by an auxiliary ship and tug – recently left the Mediterranean … [Read more...] about Royal Navy frigate HMS St Albans escorts Russian warship through English Channel

A Royal Navy officer from Shropshire has been recognised for his contribution as an engineer to the operational success of his warship. Lieutenant Commander Jamie Walker, 39, is due to receive a Fleet Commanders Commendation on Friday (25th May) as recognition for his contribution as the Marine Engineer Officer to HMS St Albans. Jamie, of Shrewsbury, is married to Jessica … [Read more...] about Royal Navy officer Lt Cdr Jamie Walker to be awarded Fleet Commander’s Commendation