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Photos: Navy Ship ‘HMS Mersey’ In Hamilton
The UK’s Royal Navy ship HMS Mersey has arrived in Bermuda, and is presently docked in Hamilton where they will be hosting an open today [Jan 21] between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Earlier this month, the Royal Navy said, “HMS Mersey sailed from Portsmouth today for a seven-month deployment to the North Atlantic. “The ship will provide... Read more of this article
Royal Navy Ship Open House On January 21st
The public are invited to attend an open day aboard the UK’s Royal Navy Ship HMS Mersey on January 21st, Government House said today. “The public are invited to attend an open day aboard the UK’s Royal Naval Ship HMS Mersey between the hours of 10am and 2pm, on 21st January,” a spokesperson said. “There is no need to confirm your... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter
[Updated] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay is presently docked in St George’s, and a helicopter from the ship took off at around 1.30pm this afternoon [July 7] and is presently flying over the island. The Royal Navy website describes the vessel by saying: “RFA Lyme Bay is capable of delivering a significant fighting force anywhere... Read more of this article
Video: Royal Navy Helicopter Picks Up Governor
[Updated] As many people may have noticed, there is a helicopter buzzing overhead today [Apr 15], having flown from the west end, to Devonshire, then traveled back to the west end. The Governor and his ADC get ready to board the helicopter The helicopter, which is off the Royal Navy’s HMS Lancaster which is presently in Dockyard, landed on police... Read more of this article
Video: HMS Argyll Makes Big Cocaine Seizure
The HMS Argyll — which recently assisting with the clean-up following Hurricane Gonzalo — has made another big drug bust, this time shooting out the engines of a boat carrying 215 kilos of cocaine. The snipers took aim from a Lynx helicopter after the boat refused to stop, successfully disabling all three engines in seconds and bringing... Read more of this article
HMS Argyll Seizes $15 Million In Cocaine
The HMS Argyll seized over 200Kg [441lbs] of cocaine with what was said to be an estimated street value of $15 million only a day after leaving Bermuda, where the ship had been assisting with the clean-up following Hurricane Gonzalo. After spending four days in Bermuda, she was returning to the Caribbean when the ship encountered a suspect yacht in... Read more of this article
Governor & Senator Thank Royal Navy Crew
The British Navy vessel the HMS Argyll departed Bermuda earlier this week after spending four days on the Island working with Bermuda Regiment soldiers and other agency work crews in the post Hurricane Gonzalo clean-up activities. The Argyll’s helicopter also assisted in aerial reconnaissance to survey residential roof damage sustained from the storm. This... Read more of this article
Slideshow: HMS Argyll Ship In Dockyard
A helicopter was seen flying over Bermuda after Hurricane Gonzalo, having been provided by the UK Royal Navy vessel HMS Argyll, which traveled to Bermuda to stand-by in case we needed assistance. Crew members off the Royal Naval ship joined with the Bermuda Regiment in order to help the island’s hurricane clear up progress, with the joint teams visiting... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Argyll Crew Clear Airport Runway
Personnel from the UK Royal Navy vessel HMS Argyll were this morning [Oct 19] seen walking the runway at the LF Wade International Airport clearing any debris deposited by Hurricane Gonzalo. A public transportation bus could be seen near the group as they progressed along the runway along with other airport vehicles and personnel. The crew were walking... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Plane & Navy Helicopter Fly Over
[Updated: Airport to open at 5pm on Sunday] While the airport was closed today [Oct 18] there has been some activity in the sky, with a US Coast Guard airplane flying over the island, while a UK Royal Navy helicopter flew over to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Gonzalo. In their update this evening, the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] said... Read more of this article
UK Royal Naval Ship HMS Argyll To Standby
[Updated] Premier Michael Dunkley confirmed that the UK Royal Naval ship HMS Argyll is heading towards Bermuda, and will be on standby to provide assistance should we need any after the passing of Hurricane Gonzalo. Speaking at a press conference today, the Premier said: “Out of an abundance of caution, the Royal Navy vessel HMS Argyll is heading... Read more of this article
HMS Argyll Commander Visits Warwick Camp
Commander [CDR] Paul Hammond of the visiting Royal Navy’s HMS Argyll made a courtesy call at Warwick camp yesterday [July 1] and met with Bermuda Regiment Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel [Lt. Col] Michael Foster-Brown. The Type 23 frigate arrived in Bermuda this week and according to the Royal Navy’s website, the HMS Argyll will be conducting... Read more of this article
UK Royal Navy’s HMS Argyll To Stop In Bermuda
The UK Royal Navy’s HMS Argyll is due to stop in Bermuda this week, with the shipping schedule listing the Type 23 frigate as set to arrive today [June 30]. According to the Royal Navy’s website, the HMS Argyll will be conducting a wide range of tasks when on patrol including engaging with UK territories and partners providing reassurance... Read more of this article
1950s: Submarines ‘Snort’ From Bermuda To UK
In what was a ground breaking operation of that era, two submarines traveled from Bermuda the United Kingdom, staying underwater the entire time using a technique Navy personnel refer to as the “snort.” “Snorting” means that the submarine is using a snorkel to to operate submerged while still taking in air from above the surface. The... Read more of this article
RFA Wave Knight Makes Another Big Drug Bust
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Naval Support Ship RFA Wave Knight made its second multi-million dollar illegal narcotic seizure in less than a month when it detected a suspect speedboat in the Caribbean Sea earlier this month, ending with the arrest of two men and the seizure of an estimated £8.5 million [$14 million] worth of cocaine. This bust is the... Read more of this article
UK Royal Navy’s HMS Argyll Returns To UK
After completing a series of counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Oceans, the HMS Argyll and its crew were able to enjoy a brief stopover in Bermuda, with the ship now on its way to its home in the United Kingdom. The Argyll, a type-23 frigate, was met by a very welcoming crowd when it landed on Bermudian shores on August... Read more of this article
