Three year contract for the new Ice patrol HMS Protector to replace the Red Plum

Thursday, April 7th 2011 - 21:49 UTC

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The Royal Navy will have a new ‘Protector’ of British interests in Antarctica. HMS Protector, upholding the famous name of the 1950s and 60s Antarctic survey vessel, is being loaned on a three-year trial with the Fleet while the long-term future of the Antarctic Patrol vessel HMS Endurance is considered. Read full article

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stick up your junta
Time for another letter to the UN :-))))))
Apr 08th, 2011 - 05:32 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Searinox
jaja they are firing a lot of people to pay that?? jjaajja
Apr 08th, 2011 - 02:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Typhoon
And so Britain reaffirms its historical and legal rights in Antarctica!
Apr 08th, 2011 - 03:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
Apparently this will remain until a new ship is built,
No decisions ill be made until possibly after the next election
When other projects like the next generation to replace trident are made,
And new orders can be decided , possibly two or 3 patrol ships
We must protect the oil wells from little rodents ?.
Apr 08th, 2011 - 06:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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