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Video: HMS Argyll Makes Big Cocaine Seizure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UK Royal Navy’s HMS Argyll Returns To UK

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

Rugby: Regiment & Police Beat Royal Navy Crew

Rugby: Regiment & Police Beat Royal Navy Crew

Following the arrival of the UK Royal Navy’s HMS Argyll on August 30th, Bermuda Regiment soldiers and police officers took on the Royal Navy in a sports event steeped in tradition at the weekend. And a joint police/Regiment team narrowly beat the Senior Service in a close game of rugby 10s – coming out 9-8 winners. Leading Seaman Barrie Chambers,... Read more of this article

Photos: Navy HMS Argyll Arrives In Bermuda

Photos: Navy HMS Argyll Arrives In Bermuda

[Updated with photos] Government House has advised that HMS Argyll, a Type 23 frigate from the UK Royal Navy, will arrive in Bermuda today [Aug 30]. HMS Argyll will berth alongside Front Street over the Labour Day weekend but will not be open for public visits. This will be her final stop before returning home to the UK after seven months patrolling... Read more of this article