This mission is going to be very good press for the service. Anything that convinces the government to buy us our new ships is a good thing I suppose.
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Irish Naval Mediterranean EU rescue patrols
Collapse
X
-
HMS Bulwark Ready to Work in the Mediterranean
Royal Navy’s HMS Bulwark and three Merlin helicopters are now ready to operate in the Mediterranean, working closely with the Italian Navy, and coordinated via Rome.
The 19,000 tonne amphibious ship will work in tandem with the surveillance helicopters to provide a wide ranging search and rescue capability.
The aircraft, from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, are currently stationed at the Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, to be called upon when needed by the Italian coastguard. Supported by over 80 UK personnel, including air and ground crew, they have commenced their first training sortie, to familiarise themselves with the area.
From today, Tuesday, they will begin flying operations with HMS Bulwark.
Royal Navy’s HMS Bulwark and three Merlin helicopters are now ready to operate in the Mediterranean, working closely with the Italian Navy, and coordinated via Rome. The 19,000 tonne amphibious ship will work in tandem with the surveillance helicopters to provide a wide ranging search and rescue capability. The aircraft, from Royal Naval Air Station […]
Comment
-
Originally posted by Orion View PostNo offence but stating the blindingly obvious there ...
The issues that concern the UK will be the same as those concerning Ireland .....
Comment
-
Originally posted by ropebag View Posti must admit that the differences in tone between the governments actions and the Presidents words are - to me - very interesting. to those with a much better grasp of Irish politics than me, who'se out of touch?
Bear in mind that the Presidents role is very similar to that of the UKs monarchs. Its purely titular with no executive power. Some titular heads of state will be more vocal than others.
Comment
-
Originally posted by Dogwatch View Post"Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player!" (Jimmy Greaves)!"
- Likes 2
Comment
-
Originally posted by Truck Driver View PostI know it's difficult when looking at photos, but would I be right in saying that Eithne would be roughly the same size as this ship?
ok here we go... note size of the people standing on each, for scale...
aft view of HMS BULWARK
aft view of LE Eithne
"He is an enemy officer taken in battle and entitled to fair treatment."
"No, sir. He's a sergeant, and they don't deserve no respect at all, sir. I should know. They're cunning and artful, if they're any good. I wouldn't mind if he was an officer, sir. But sergeants are clever."
- Likes 2
Comment
-
yep..about the same size...didn't know the Royal Navy recruited midget sailors thoughAn army is power. Its entire purpose is to coerce others. This power can not be used carelessly or recklessly. This power can do great harm. We have seen more suffering than any man should ever see, and if there is going to be an end to it, it must be an end that justifies the cost. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
- Likes 8
Comment
-
Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostWe need to be sure our allies on this rescue project know that EITHNE is no longer HOSTAC Class 1 deck. We often do things and don't tell JANES for info updating .
Memories of trying to fend off a VLCC with a hand portable fender the size of a football as ordered by a now serving commander, who was but a Subbie at the time!Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
Comment
Comment