Foreign Naval Visits 2007

[johnny no stars]

nobody any ideas on who it was?

[Goldie fish]

14 May 07 BNS Belgica A 962 Cork
This vessel is engaged in fisheries research, specifically Pelagic Calcification and Export of Carbonate production in Climate Change, on the Irish Continental shelf.

Currently in Cork...

[Goldie fish]

http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0615/9ne...59474,null,230

ARA Fregata Libertad arrives off the west coast.

[moggy]

http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0615/9ne...59474,null,230

ARA Fregata Libertad arrives off the west coast.

HMS Kent and FS Muese (french) in dublin port now

[techman1]

http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0615/9ne...59474,null,230

ARA Fregata Libertad arrives off the west coast.

she leaves Galway Tuesday and arrives in Dublin on Thursday

[Goldie fish]

Defence Forces Press Office, DFHQ, Infirmary Road, Dublin 7
Date: Thursday 14 June 2007
Visit of Argentine Naval Vessel, the ARA Libertad:*
Admiral William Brown Remembered
*The Minister for Defence, the Argentine Chargé d’Affaires, Federico Guillermo Urrutia, the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Jim Sreenan and the Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Service, Commodore Frank Lynch will attend a Wreath Laying ceremony at the statue of Admiral William Brown at 11am on Friday 22nd of June, on Sir John Rogersons Quay, Dublin on the occasion of the visit to Ireland of the Argentinian Sail vessel “ARA Libertad”.
The Ceremony will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of Admiral Brown, the Foxford born founder of the Argentine Navy and will form part of a busy programme of events, including a Wreath Laying and Museum Opening Ceremony in Foxford on Sunday 17th of June.
On the visit of the Argentine Vessel, Lieutenant Commander Terry Ward of the Irish Naval Service says,
“‘ARA Libertad’ is a 94metre long, 3,000 Tonne, three-mast sail training vessel. The main mast is 54 metres in height, and the ship is a spectacular sight in full sail.”
“ARA Libertad” will dock in Galway from 16th to the 19th of June, in Dublin from the 21st to the 26th of June and will be open to the public for limited periods in both locations. The Commander in Chief of the Argentine Navy, Admiral Godoy, will be hosted by the Chief of Staff in McKee Barracks at 4.15pm on Thursday 21 June, where he will receive a 50 strong Naval Service Guard of Honour.
The Naval Service is providing a rare and excellent opportunity for members of the Media to capture footage of “ARA Libertad” in full sail from the “LE ROISIN” on Friday 15th of June. Details of all media events are listed below.

Further information on Admiral Brown and the Foxford connection can be found at:
http://local.mobhaile.ie/admiralbrow...6/Default.aspx

Visit of “The Libertad” Summary of Events.
Time / Date...................Event...................... .......Location
Fri 15 June
9am – 4pm.....Press trip to view “ARA Libertad”.....Rosaveal Pier and Irish Coast

Sat 16 June
7am ..................“ARA Libertad” arrives Galway....Galway Harbour Quays

Sun 17 Jun
12.30pm ............/.....Wreath-Laying Ceremony....Foxford, Co. Mayo

1200am-5pm....Ship Open to Public.....................Galway Harbour Quays


Thur 21 June
7.30am ............“ARA Libertad” arrives Dublin......Sir John Rogersons Quay

4.15pm ....Admiral Godoy -Guard of Honour.........McKee Bks – Infirmary Rd

Fri 22 June
11.00am .........Wreath-Laying Ceremony
byMinister for Defence and Admiral Godoy ..........Statue of Admiral Brown at Sir John Rogersons Quay



Sun 24 June
12am-5pm .........Ship open to the public..............Sir John Rogersons Quay

[moggy]

nice one

[hedgehog]

what does the ARA stand for

[ias]

Armada Republic Argentina?

IAS

[hedgehog]

really

[Goldie fish]

Armada de la República Argentina

[hedgehog]

thanks

[moggy]

thanks

beautiful ship had a look on her this afternoon

also the escorted tour's of L.E. Roisin upper decks had the crew busy in dublin

[Goldie fish]

HMS Liverpool currently in cork.

However much more worth a look on the south channel of the Lee is the Biodiesel fuelled boat.

[Curragh Plains]

Sorry about this guys could not find the thread for Foreign Ships visiting (thought I saw it in th epast on this site). In any vent spotted a vessels at Sir John Rogersons Quay, Dublin last week (17 July). Did not get to establish nationality but it was warship grey and a rather old vessel by the look of it. Anybody know anymore?

By happy coincidence was in Cadiz, Spain two weeks ago, the Libertad was moored alongside and open for visitors. Spoke to some of the crew who remembered their Irish visit with affection.

[hedgehog]

It was either a Polish Vessel or a French one

if your really really really interested I can get the names

[Victor]

French Naval School at Sir John Rogerson Quay - 8 June 2007. Present were A748 Leopard, A749 Panthère, A750 Jaguar, A754 Tigre, A755 Lion, P674 D'Entrecasteux. The school is a regular sight in the summers, although some of the training ships are looking a little rough. A752 Guépard was on tour and visited Leith and Galway, but wasn't present in Dublin. The other ships in class are A751 Lynx and A753 Chacal.

Photos starting here: http://gallery.irishmilitaryonline.c...g2_itemId=3020

[mikeym]

Hms echo is scheduled to visit Waterford from august 22 to the 24th (subject to change).

[golden rivet]

what naval ship is in cork

[Goldie fish]

Spanish Fisheries Protection vessel. Converted stern trawler by the looks of it.

P61 Chirleu

[hptmurphy]

Patrol Craft
Chilreu offshore patrol vessel
Displacement: 2,100 tons full load
Dimensions: 67.8 x 11.02 x 4.66 meters (222.5 x 36 x 15 feet)
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 2,460 bhp, 15 knots
Crew: 36
Armament: 2 12.7 mm MG
Former trawler acquired for fisheries patrol.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes
P61 Chirleu 1992 Ferrol Ex-Pescalonso

http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/3223/buques2/p61.htm

[Goldie fish]

I'll post better photos later.
Reminded me a lot of Ferdia, only didn't stink of fish.

[Test Pilot]

Yes, she is a Fishery Protection Vessel. She has the fishery protection pennant on the aft st.bd side of the wheel house.

[golden rivet]

Yes, she is a Fishery Protection Vessel. She has the fishery protection pennant on the aft st.bd side of the wheel house.

perfect for the job required no need for large weapons and by the look of it no stupid exec that we used to have worrying about rust streaks and what people would think even though we were tons heavier from painting to look good..

[Test Pilot]

perfect for the job required no need for large weapons and by the look of it no stupid exec that we used to have worrying about rust streaks and what people would think even though we were tons heavier from painting to look good..

That it, Paint everything! Hides a multitude. Deck fittings were seized, lights could not be opened or switches operated due to the amount of paint used.
But a time comes when the 'chipping hammers' would have to be used to clear the decks. Once wittnesed the bridge window being shattered when a stray hammer missed it's mark. Great windows for withstanding heavy seas, but useless against a tap from a chipping hammer!