Tag: HMS Portland

• Friday, January 17th 2014 - 06:44 UTC

  HMS Portland with a female commander leaves for Atlantic patrol

  

  Type 23 frigate HMS Portland left on Monday from Davenport naval base for the Atlantic to provide on-going protection and reassurance to British interests in the region, which includes the Falklands and other South Atlantic islands.

• Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - 18:43 UTC

  Women commanders take over HMS Portland and Patrol Boat Squadron

  

  Two Royal Navy commanders have accomplished two major achievements: Commander Sarah West, aged 40, joins Type 23 frigate HMS Portland in Rosyth on Tuesday becoming the first woman in the Royal Navy's history to be selected to command a major warship.

• Wednesday, August 18th 2010 - 19:18 UTC

  HMS Gloucester sets sail for the Falklands next Friday

  

  A Royal Navy destroyer will set sail for the Falkland Islands from Portsmouth to maintain Britain's interests in the South Atlantic, reports Royal Navy News.

• Monday, August 16th 2010 - 20:57 UTC

  HMS Portland in Falklands’ tri-service exercise and patrolling South Georgia

  

  The Royal Navy frigate HMS Portland lead the Maritime component in a Tri-Service week long exercise “Purple Strike” involving all of the military units based in the Falkland Islands. Exercises are conducted on a regular basis to ensure all units are prepared and capable of dealing with any eventuality, including the ability to defend the Falklands if required.