U.K. Royal Navy HMS Northumberland deploys to Middle East
UNITED KINGDOM - 21 APRIL 2010
Devonport-based warship HMS Northumberland left Plymouth this week to commence what will be a seven-and-a-half month deployment to the Middle East.
The ship's mission is part of a multinational effort to disrupt terrorist and organised crime smuggling routes that provide both supplies and finances for various terrorist organisations.
This will involve the ship operating for extended periods in the harsh and uncomfortable environment of the Middle East where temperatures can easily reach 50 degrees Celsius.
Rear Admiral Bob Love visited the ship shortly before sailing to wish the commanding officer and crew good fortune on their forthcoming mission.
Family and friends said their final farewells as the crew of HMS Northumberland came onboard for the start of the deployment to the waters around the Gulf of Aden and Oman.
As the ship left the harbour with the crew lining the decks, they were accompanied by the swirling sound of pipes courtesy of Mr Andy Grant and Mr Stuart Kay of the Morpeth Pipe Band from the county of Northumberland.
U.K. Royal Navy HMS Northumberland leaves Plymouth for a deployment to the Middle East
Source: U.K. Ministry of Defence
UNITED KINGDOM - 21 APRIL 2010
Devonport-based warship HMS Northumberland left Plymouth this week to commence what will be a seven-and-a-half month deployment to the Middle East.
The ship's mission is part of a multinational effort to disrupt terrorist and organised crime smuggling routes that provide both supplies and finances for various terrorist organisations.
This will involve the ship operating for extended periods in the harsh and uncomfortable environment of the Middle East where temperatures can easily reach 50 degrees Celsius.
Rear Admiral Bob Love visited the ship shortly before sailing to wish the commanding officer and crew good fortune on their forthcoming mission.
Family and friends said their final farewells as the crew of HMS Northumberland came onboard for the start of the deployment to the waters around the Gulf of Aden and Oman.
As the ship left the harbour with the crew lining the decks, they were accompanied by the swirling sound of pipes courtesy of Mr Andy Grant and Mr Stuart Kay of the Morpeth Pipe Band from the county of Northumberland.
U.K. Royal Navy HMS Northumberland leaves Plymouth for a deployment to the Middle East
Source: U.K. Ministry of Defence
