HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum;HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh marches through Edinburgh in poignant farewell

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS EDINBURGH London to Edinburgh Charity Cycle

HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum; HMS Edinburgh arrives in adopted city for final farewell

Royal Navy pays Dues

HMS EDINBURGH ATTENDS THE CEREMONY OF THE DIEUS Pictured: A Warder from the Tower of London escorts the Royal Marines Band during a parade which was part of the Ceremony of the Dieus. HMS Edinburgh is on a high profile visit to london and is part of the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary celebrations that are taking place. As part of her final UK tour she will also visit her affiliated home town of Edinburgh, then on to Liverpool before returning to Portsmouth for the final time. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum HMS Edinburgh Consent forms held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent,

Royal Navy pays Dues

Royal Navy pays Dues

Pictured: HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company marches past the Tower of London during the Ceremony of the Dieus. HMS Edinburgh is on a high profile visit to London and is part of the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary celebrations that are taking place. As part of her final UK tour she will also visit her affiliated home town of Edinburgh, then on to Liverpool before returning to Portsmouth for the final time. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum HMS Edinburgh Consent forms held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent,

Royal Navy pays Dues

HMS EDINBURGH ATTENDS THE CEREMONY OF THE DIEUS Pictured: Senior Rates from HMS Edinburgh march past the Tower of London during the Ceremony of the Dieus. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum HMS Edinburgh Consent forms held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent,

Next stop Sheffield! The Ship's sponsorship page is www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/HMS_EDINBURGH all money raised goes to the RNRMC. The ride will call into Coventry, Sheffield, York, Newcastle and final Edinburgh that over 480 miles.

LA(Phot) Gary Weatherston; HMS Edinburgh, returns to her namesake city for final ever visit

Next stop Sheffield! The Ship's sponsorship page is www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/HMS_EDINBURGH all money raised goes to the RNRMC. The ride will call into Coventry, Sheffield, York, Newcastle and final Edinburgh that over 480 miles.

LA(Phot) Gary Weatherston; HMS Edinburgh, returns to her namesake city for final ever visit

The HMS EDINBURGH Cycle Team have commenced their Type 42 Challenge Cycle Ride

The HMS EDINBURGH Cycle Team have commenced their Type 42 Challenge Cycle Ride

The HMS EDINBURGH Cycle Team have commenced their Type 42 Challenge Cycle Ride

The HMS EDINBURGH Cycle Team have commenced their Type 42 Challenge Cycle Ride

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

First Sealord Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC, RN takes a salute whilst entering St Pauls Cathedral.

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

First Sealord Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC, RN speaks during the service held inside St Pauls Cathedral.

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum Petty Officer Noel McNeilly hand over the Ensign Flagstaff during the service held inside St Pauls Cathedral

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaump. The band of the Royal Marines prepares to march through the streets of London.

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral.The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event.The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country.Image taken by L(Phot) Dan RosenbaumPictured: The Lord Mayor stands on a plinth outside St Pauls Cathedral to take the salute of marching servicemen.

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum Pictured: Senior rates look to the left as they past the plinth with 1SL and the Lord Mayor taking the salute.

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. The Service concluded with a march past St Pauls Cathedral down to Mansion House with all 3 Ships’ Company, plus a Royal Marines Band leading the parade and giving salute to the Lord Mayor and the First Sea Lord. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

Pictured: Petty Officer Samuel McGaw watches on over rows of sailors stood to attention. HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. The Service concluded with a march past St Pauls Cathedral down to Mansion House with all 3 Ships’ Company, plus a Royal Marines Band leading the parade and giving salute to the Lord Mayor and the First Sea Lord. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. The Service concluded with a march past St Pauls Cathedral down to Mansion House with all 3 Ships’ Company, plus a Royal Marines Band leading the parade and giving salute to the Lord Mayor and the First Sea Lord. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

Pictured: Charles Alfred Burton, a veteran of the late HMS Edinburgh HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

Pictured: Charles Alfred Burton, a veteran of the late HMS Edinburgh HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

Pictured: Veterans walk up the steps of St Pauls Cathedral for the service held inside of the Battle Of The Atlantic. HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

Pictured: Veterans walk up the steps of St Pauls Cathedral for the service held inside of the Battle Of The Atlantic. HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. The Service concluded with a march past St Pauls Cathedral down to Mansion House with all 3 Ships’ Company, plus a Royal Marines Band leading the parade and giving salute to the Lord Mayor and the First Sea Lord. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. The Service concluded with a march past St Pauls Cathedral down to Mansion House with all 3 Ships’ Company, plus a Royal Marines Band leading the parade and giving salute to the Lord Mayor and the First Sea Lord. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. The Service concluded with a march past St Pauls Cathedral down to Mansion House with all 3 Ships’ Company, plus a Royal Marines Band leading the parade and giving salute to the Lord Mayor and the First Sea Lord. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh attends Battle Of The Atlantic 70th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral

Pictured: Petty Officer Noel McNeilly hand over the Ensign Flagstaff during the service held inside St Pauls Cathedral HMS Edinburgh has attended the first event commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary – a memorial service held at St. Pauls Cathedral. The Ship’s Company was in attendance in a packed out service, and was joined by HMS Illustrious, HMS Blyth, veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic, plus hundreds of other civilians that joined the event. The afternoon event, which lasted just over an hour, included guest speaker the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB, DSC RN, who spoke of the Battle of the Atlantic concluding with a minute’s silence to remember those who served their country. The Service concluded with a march past St Pauls Cathedral down to Mansion House with all 3 Ships’ Company, plus a Royal Marines Band leading the parade and giving salute to the Lord Mayor and the First Sea Lord. Image taken by L(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh, a type 42 Destroyer and last in it's class, came up the Thames this morning to moor along side HMS Belfast. Photo: Sgt Jez Doak/MOD

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh, a type 42 Destroyer and last in it's class, came up the Thames this morning to moor along side HMS Belfast. Photo: Sgt Jez Doak/MOD

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh, a type 42 Destroyer and last in it's class, came up the Thames this morning to moor along side HMS Belfast. Photo: Sgt Jez Doak/MOD

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh, a type 42 Destroyer and last in it's class, came up the Thames this morning to moor along side HMS Belfast. Photo: Sgt Jez Doak/MOD

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh, a type 42 Destroyer and last in it's class, came up the Thames this morning to moor along side HMS Belfast. Photo: Sgt Jez Doak/MOD

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh, a type 42 Destroyer and last in it's class, came up the Thames this morning to moor along side HMS Belfast. Photo: Sgt Jez Doak/MOD

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh, a type 42 Destroyer and last in it's class, came up the Thames this morning to moor along side HMS Belfast. Photo: Sgt Jez Doak/MOD

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh passes under Tower Bridge as she comes alongside in London. Photo: L(PHOT) Keith Morgan

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh passes under Tower Bridge as she comes alongside in London. Photo: L(PHOT) Keith Morgan

Royal Navy warships descend on capital for commemorations

HMS Edinburgh passes under Tower Bridge as she comes alongside in London. Photo: L(PHOT) Keith Morgan

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

HMS Edinburgh passes the iconic Spinnaker Tower as she leaves Portsmouth Naval Base for the last time on her tour around the Uk. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

Crowds gather on Round Tower to bid farewell to HMS Edinburgh on her final tour of the UK before she decommissions in June this year. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

A pleasure craft sails by HMS Edinburgh waving as the Type 42 sailed on her last voyage around the UK. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

Family members listen into a welcome brief given by Commander Nick Borbone RN (Commanding Officer of HMS Edinburgh. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

Leading Seaman Specialist Dave Gee's Dad prepares to fight a fire whilst spending time on board HMS Edinburgh as she makes her transit up to London. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

Family members have a go at firefighting whilst spending time on board HMS Edinburgh whilst she is at sea. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

Fire extinguishers and firefighting gloves provide a prominent feature as family members attempt to fight a pretend fire whilst on board HMS Edinburgh. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

Family members of the Ship's Company prepare to fight a 'pretend fire' whilst spending a day and night at sea whilst transiting up to London. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

Able Seaman Specialist Lisa Aspley shows her Mum how the Ship is steered from the Bridge position. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

Family members get the chance to fire one of the Ship's Small calibre weapons - the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG). Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

Family members get the chance to fire one of the Ship's Small calibre weapons - the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG). Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

HMS Edinburgh passes Spinnaker Tower on her sail out from the Solent. Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

HMS Edinburgh passes Spinnaker Tower on her sail out from the Solent. Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen

HMS Edinburgh leaves Portsmouth for her final voyage around the UK

HMS Edinburgh passes Spinnaker Tower on her sail out from the Solent. Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles. Cdr Nick Borbone, Commanding Officer HMS Edinburgh hugging and cuddling his children on his return home.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles. Cdr Nick Borbone, Commanding Officer HMS Edinburgh and his wife having big welcome home kiss.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

Members of the Scots Guards play the bag pipes as HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

Leading Logistician Gemma Raybould waves to loved ones as HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles

HMS Edinburgh returns to Portsmouth

Leading Seaman Electronic Warfare Specialist Tom Ambrose (left) and Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Aaron Buxton (right) look and point to loved ones on the jetty during HMS Edinburgh the Royal Navys last remaining Type 42 destroyer returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment today (March 28). The 30-year-old warship has spent the last six months patrolling the Atlantic. She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles.

End Of An Era As HMS Edinburgh Returns From Atlantic Deployment

HMS Edinburgh Lays Battle Of The Atlantic Wreath Mid Ocean

Second World War destroyer, HMS Beverley, which was sunk by German torpedoes in the Battle of the Atlantic

HMS Edinburgh Lays Battle Of The Atlantic Wreath Mid Ocean

POME(ET) Damion Allen plays the Last Post on the Bugle

HMS Edinburgh Lays Battle Of The Atlantic Wreath Mid Ocean

An able seaman holds the wreath during the Memorial Service

HMS Edinburgh Lays Battle Of The Atlantic Wreath Mid Ocean

HMS Edinburgh Commanding Officer, Cdr Nick Borbone casts the wreath into the Atlantic

HMS Edinburgh Lays Battle Of The Atlantic Wreath Mid Ocean

HMS Edinburgh Chaplain, Father David Yates, leads the Memorial Service

HMS Edinburgh Lays Battle Of The Atlantic Wreath Mid Ocean

Members of HMS Edinburgh’s company line up on her flightdeck for the Memorial Service

Sunset ceremony on board HMS Edinburgh

Members of the Ceremonial Party lower the Ensign at Sunset on HMS Edinburgh. HMS Edinburgh hosted a Cocktail Evening on board the Ship for the residents of Brooklyn and Manhattan.The Ship is currently on a high profile visit to the city of New York. This will be her final port of call before heading across the Atlantic back to Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of the month. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh sails from New York

HMS Edinburgh has completed a high profile visit to New York City. After leaving her berth in Brooklyn, she will now head back to her home town of Portsmouth Naval Base after a 7 month long deployment in the South Atlantic.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh sails from New York

HMS Edinburgh has completed a high profile visit to New York City. After leaving her berth in Brooklyn, she will now head back to her home town of Portsmouth Naval Base after a 7 month long deployment in the South Atlantic.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh sails from New York

HMS Edinburgh has completed a high profile visit to New York City. After leaving her berth in Brooklyn, she will now head back to her home town of Portsmouth Naval Base after a 7 month long deployment in the South Atlantic.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh sails from New York

HMS Edinburgh has completed a high profile visit to New York City. After leaving her berth in Brooklyn, she will now head back to her home town of Portsmouth Naval Base after a 7 month long deployment in the South Atlantic.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh sails from New York

HMS Edinburgh has completed a high profile visit to New York City. After leaving her berth in Brooklyn, she will now head back to her home town of Portsmouth Naval Base after a 7 month long deployment in the South Atlantic.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Flight Observer Lieutenant Russ Chandler (right) attempts to pop balloons with a lolly pop stick on the assault course whilst Leading Physical Trainer Gareth Cadmore (left) looks on. HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day. HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Leading Logistician Amina Johnson pulls a boxing glove out of the pool in an explosion of water whilst attacking the assault course on HMS Edinburgh. HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day. HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Deputy Marine Engineering Officer Lieutenant Terry Whittaker pulls a funny face whilst going through the spiders web of ropes on the Leopard Crawl phase of the obstacle course. HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day.HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Ship's Communications Officer Lieutenant Gail Quilter squeals with delight whilst sitting in a freezing cold pool of water in her dalmation fancy dress costume. HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day.HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Sub Lieutenant Neil Usborne gasps with shock after jumping into a freezing cold pool of water. HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day. HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Commander Nick Borbone RN, Commanding Officer of HMS Edinburgh takes part in the Firemans Run section of the assault course. This involves running 10 metre sprints carrying 20 gallon drums of foam. HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day. HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Members of the Ship's Company jump and cheer with excitement to show their support for Red Nose Day. HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day. HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Weapons Engineering Technician Natasha Caley struggles on the Cinnamon Challenge part of the assault course.HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day. HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Able Seaman Logistician Dan Perks provides essential cups of tea, coffee, squash and cookies for members of the Ship's Company during the gruelling assault course. HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day. HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Red Nose Day on board HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh raises money for Red Nose Day. Pictured: Commander Nick Borbone RN (left), Commanding Officer of HMS Edinburgh presents Sub Lieutenant Neil Usborne with a medal after completing it in the fastest time. HMS Edinburgh's Ship's Company made an Assault course that covered the full length of the upperdeck. Stances included leopard crawls, egg and spoon running, finding items in a pool, basketball dunking and also balloon popping. Fun was had by all and over £300 was raised which went towards Red Nose Day. HMS Edinburgh is on the last leg of her final ever Deployment. She will visit New York City before heading back across the North Atlantic Ocean to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base at the end of March.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Edinburgh Sails Into The History Books

HMS EDINBURGH ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Pictured: HMS Edinburgh sails past the iconic Statue of Liberty as she makes her way up East River to her berthing point in Brooklyn. HMS Edinburgh has made history by being the last Type 42 Destroyer to enter New York on her final ever deployment. Commanding Officer Commander Nick Borbone guided the Ship through a dark rainy morning into Brooklyn where the Ship will be berthed for the next 6 days. HMS Edinburgh is due to return to the UK at the end of March. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh Sails Into The History Books

HMS EDINBURGH ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Pictured: HMS Edinburgh sails past the iconic Statue of Liberty as she makes her way up East River to her berthing point in Brooklyn. HMS Edinburgh has made history by being the last Type 42 Destroyer to enter New York on her final ever deployment. Commanding Officer Commander Nick Borbone guided the Ship through a dark rainy morning into Brooklyn where the Ship will be berthed for the next 6 days. HMS Edinburgh is due to return to the UK at the end of March. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh Sails Into The History Books

HMS EDINBURGH ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Pictured: HMS Edinburgh sails past the iconic skyline of New York as she makes her way to the berthing point in Brooklyn. HMS Edinburgh has made history by being the last Type 42 Destroyer to enter New York on her final ever deployment. Commanding Officer Commander Nick Borbone guided the Ship through a dark rainy morning into Brooklyn where the Ship will be berthed for the next 6 days. HMS Edinburgh is due to return to the UK at the end of March. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh Sails Into The History Books

HMS EDINBURGH ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Pictured: HMS Edinburgh sails past the iconic skyline of New York as she makes her way to the berthing point in Brooklyn. HMS Edinburgh has made history by being the last Type 42 Destroyer to enter New York on her final ever deployment. Commanding Officer Commander Nick Borbone guided the Ship through a dark rainy morning into Brooklyn where the Ship will be berthed for the next 6 days. HMS Edinburgh is due to return to the UK at the end of March. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum HMS Edinburgh

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

Edinburgh turns circles ahead of New York visit

HMS Edinburgh To Cross South Atlantic

HMS Edinburgh To Cross South Atlantic

HMS Edinburgh To Cross South Atlantic

HMS Edinburgh To Cross South Atlantic

HMS Edinburgh To Cross South Atlantic

‘Fortress Of The Sea’ - Bridges Gap With Nouakchott Orphans

‘Fortress Of The Sea’ - Bridges Gap With Nouakchott Orphans

‘Fortress Of The Sea’ - Bridges Gap With Nouakchott Orphans

BBQ On Board HMS Edinburgh

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HMS Edinburgh RAS

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HMS Edinburgh Cycling Team

HMS Edinburgh RAS

HMS Edinburgh RAS

HMS Edinburgh Tenerife Cycling Team

Training for board and search operations

Training for board and search operations

Kitesurfing lessons with local experts

HMS Edinburgh Leaving Portsmouth

Pictured is family members waving HMS Edinburgh off on Deployment. Type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh left Portsmouth today 24th September, on her final deployment, conducting routine operations across the Atlantic. It marks a historic milestone for both the ship and the Royal Navy as it will be the last time a Type 42 destroyer deploys on operations as they make way for the new-generation Type 45 destroyers. HMS Edinburgh will be the final ship of her kind operational in the Royal Navy, marking the end of 30 years of service for the class. HMS Edinburgh is scheduled to undertake a range of tasks across the length of the Atlantic in support of British interests worldwide. Her tasking will see her supporting counter narcotics efforts in the West African region as well as providing reassurance to UK territories and dependencies world wide.

HMS Edinburgh Leaving Portsmouth

Pictured is Lynda Lanham and Scott Nash waving off daughter and girlfriend AB(CIS) Martha Lanham onboard HMS Edinburgh. Model Release forms held at FRPU(E). Type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh left Portsmouth today 24th September, on her final deployment, conducting routine operations across the Atlantic. It marks a historic milestone for both the ship and the Royal Navy as it will be the last time a Type 42 destroyer deploys on operations as they make way for the new-generation Type 45 destroyers. HMS Edinburgh will be the final ship of her kind operational in the Royal Navy, marking the end of 30 years of service for the class. HMS Edinburgh is scheduled to undertake a range of tasks across the length of the Atlantic in support of British interests worldwide. Her tasking will see her supporting counter narcotics efforts in the West African region as well as providing reassurance to UK territories and dependencies world wide.

HMS Edinburgh Leaving Portsmouth

Pictured is HMS Edinburgh passing the Round Tower where friends and family wave them off on Deplyment. Type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh left Portsmouth today 24th September, on her final deployment, conducting routine operations across the Atlantic. It marks a historic milestone for both the ship and the Royal Navy as it will be the last time a Type 42 destroyer deploys on operations as they make way for the new-generation Type 45 destroyers. HMS Edinburgh will be the final ship of her kind operational in the Royal Navy, marking the end of 30 years of service for the class. HMS Edinburgh is scheduled to undertake a range of tasks across the length of the Atlantic in support of British interests worldwide. Her tasking will see her supporting counter narcotics efforts in the West African region as well as providing reassurance to UK territories and dependencies world wide.

HMS Edinburgh Leaving Portsmouth

Pictured is HMS Edinburgh passing the Round Tower in Portsmouth on her way for her Deployment. Type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh left Portsmouth today 24th September, on her final deployment, conducting routine operations across the Atlantic. It marks a historic milestone for both the ship and the Royal Navy as it will be the last time a Type 42 destroyer deploys on operations as they make way for the new-generation Type 45 destroyers. HMS Edinburgh will be the final ship of her kind operational in the Royal Navy, marking the end of 30 years of service for the class. HMS Edinburgh is scheduled to undertake a range of tasks across the length of the Atlantic in support of British interests worldwide. Her tasking will see her supporting counter narcotics efforts in the West African region as well as providing reassurance to UK territories and dependencies world wide.

Edinburgh makes final voyage

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HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh Final Sea Dart Firing

HMS Edinburgh Final Sea Dart Firing

HMS Edinburgh Final Sea Dart Firing

HMS Edinburgh Final Sea Dart Firing

HMS Edinburgh Final Sea Dart Firing

HMS Edinburgh Final Sea Dart Firing

AB Nicholas Barker and AB Brett Billson in front of HMS Edinburgh’s formidable 4.5 inch gun.

For use as a home town story. HMS Edinburgh is currently deployed to conduct maritime security patrols around the British South Atlantic Islands, including the Falklands and South Georgia. On her journey south the type 42 Destroyer will visit a variety of countries off the West coast of Africa and arrive in the Falklands in mid-Jul. On completion of her tasking Edinburgh is due to arrive home in Portsmouth in Dec 2011.

The new sailors have had to endure some pretty rough sea conditions on their first deployment

HMS Edinburgh has taken on some monstrous waves on her way to the Falkland Islands.Sailors clung on as Edinburgh – known in the navy as the Fortress of the Sea – was battered by ranges of mountainous waves en route to the South Atlantic.Thankfully, Lieutenant John Jackson steadied his nerve to capture one of the moments as the warship sails from Cape Town to the Falklands.She is due to spend the next five months patrolling the British South Atlantic Islands, including the Falklands and South Georgia. Edinburgh is conducting maritime security patrols to police and protect islanders in the territories.As she journeyed south, the Type 42 destroyer called at the Cape Verde Islands and a variety of countries off the west coast of Africa.On completion of her tasks in the Falkland Islands, Edinburgh will carry out a number of high-profile visits in South America, the Caribbean and the USA, before sailing back to Portsmouth in time for Christmas

HMS Edinburgh on her South Atlantic deployment

HMS Edinburgh has completed a successful visit to the port of Mindelo on the Island of Sao Vincente, Cape Verde Islands. The informal visit was the ship’s second stop of its south Atlantic deployment. The ship conducted some briefings with the local law enforcement agencies.HMS Edinburgh is currently deployed to conduct maritime security patrols around the British South Atlantic Islands, including the Falklands and South Georgia. On her journey south the type 42 Destroyer will visit a variety of countries off the West coast of Africa and arrive in the Falklands in mid-Jul. On completion of her tasking Edinburgh will undertake a number of high profile regional engagement visits in South America, the Caribbean and the USA. She is due to arrive home in Portsmouth in Dec 2011.

Edinburgh visits South Georgia

HMS Edinburgh has paid a visit to South Georgia as part of her patrol of the South Atlantic and islands of British overseas territorys. Edinburgh anchored off King Edwards Point (KEP) which gave members of the ships company the oppertunity to go ashore and visit the whaling station at Grytviken, also to see the wide variety of wildlife including penguins and seal's.HMS Edinburgh is currently deployed to conduct maritime security patrols around the British South Atlantic Islands, including the Falklands and South Georgia. On her journey south the type 42 Destroyer will visit a variety of countries off the West coast of Africa and arrive in the Falklands in mid-Jul. On completion of her tasking Edinburgh is due to arrive home in Portsmouth in Dec 2011.

Edinburgh visits South Georgia

HMS Edinburgh has paid a visit to South Georgia as part of her patrol of the South Atlantic and islands of British overseas territorys. Edinburgh anchored off King Edwards Point (KEP) which gave members of the ships company the oppertunity to go ashore and visit the whaling station at Grytviken, also to see the wide variety of wildlife including penguins and seal's.HMS Edinburgh is currently deployed to conduct maritime security patrols around the British South Atlantic Islands, including the Falklands and South Georgia. On her journey south the type 42 Destroyer will visit a variety of countries off the West coast of Africa and arrive in the Falklands in mid-Jul. On completion of her tasking Edinburgh is due to arrive home in Portsmouth in Dec 2011.

Edinburgh visits South Georgia

HMS Edinburgh has paid a visit to South Georgia as part of her patrol of the South Atlantic and islands of British overseas territorys. Edinburgh anchored off King Edwards Point (KEP) which gave members of the ships company the oppertunity to go ashore and visit the whaling station at Grytviken, also to see the wide variety of wildlife including penguins and seal's.HMS Edinburgh is currently deployed to conduct maritime security patrols around the British South Atlantic Islands, including the Falklands and South Georgia. On her journey south the type 42 Destroyer will visit a variety of countries off the West coast of Africa and arrive in the Falklands in mid-Jul. On completion of her tasking Edinburgh is due to arrive home in Portsmouth in Dec 2011.

Edinburgh visits South Africa to maintain her Cape ability

Pictured: HMS Edinburgh fires a 21 gun salute to the South African Navy. HMS Edinburgh is paying her second visit to South Africa during her APT(S) Deployment. She has now arrived in Simon’s Town, the principle naval base of the South African Navy, 25 miles South of Cape Town. After an exceedingly warm and vibrant welcome in Cape Town earlier in the year; HMS Edinburgh is back to conduct a Self Maintenance Period (SMP), to ensure that she is in prime material condition and fully operational for the second half of her deployment. This will include a long passage across the Atlantic and into the Pacific for Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH with the Chilean Navy in October. After two months of Maritime Security Operations and reassurance patrols around the British South Atlantic Islands, this visit provides HMS Edinburgh’s Ship’s Company the welcome opportunity to rest, recuperate and in many cases fly friends and family out for a well earned reunion. Personal and professional relationships between the Royal Navy and South African Navy were cemented during HMS Edinburgh’s previous visit to South Africa and will be further reaffirmed through friendly, but no doubt hard-fought, sporting competitions. HMS Edinburgh has been deployed on the Atlantic Patrol Task (South) since May 2011. En route to the South Atlantic she has conducted a number of high profile regional visits including Luanda in Angola and South Georgia. Since arriving in the South Atlantic she has provided support and reassurance to the British South Atlantic Overseas Territories. HMS Edinburgh has commenced a mid-deployment maintenance period in South Africa to ensure she remains fully operationally capable for the remainder of the deployment.

Edinburgh visits South Africa to maintain her Cape ability

Pictured: HMS Edinburgh Alongside Simon's Town Naval Base. HMS Edinburgh is paying her second visit to South Africa during her APT(S) Deployment. She has now arrived in Simon’s Town, the principle naval base of the South African Navy, 25 miles South of Cape Town. After an exceedingly warm and vibrant welcome in Cape Town earlier in the year; HMS Edinburgh is back to conduct a Self Maintenance Period (SMP), to ensure that she is in prime material condition and fully operational for the second half of her deployment. This will include a long passage across the Atlantic and into the Pacific for Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH with the Chilean Navy in October. After two months of Maritime Security Operations and reassurance patrols around the British South Atlantic Islands, this visit provides HMS Edinburgh’s Ship’s Company the welcome opportunity to rest, recuperate and in many cases fly friends and family out for a well earned reunion. Personal and professional relationships between the Royal Navy and South African Navy were cemented during HMS Edinburgh’s previous visit to South Africa and will be further reaffirmed through friendly, but no doubt hard-fought, sporting competitions. HMS Edinburgh has been deployed on the Atlantic Patrol Task (South) since May 2011. En route to the South Atlantic she has conducted a number of high profile regional visits including Luanda in Angola and South Georgia. Since arriving in the South Atlantic she has provided support and reassurance to the British South Atlantic Overseas Territories. HMS Edinburgh has commenced a mid-deployment maintenance period in South Africa to ensure she remains fully operationally capable for the remainder of the deployment.

Edinburgh's Lynx enjoys Table torque in Cape Town

Image Supplied and credited to:22 Squadron, South African Air Force (SAAF) Pictured: HMS Edinburgh's Lynx lands on a large boulder whilst conducting training with South Africa Air Forces Super Lynx. HMS Edinburgh has just completed a two week mid-deployment Self Maintenance Period in Simon’s Town, the principle naval base of the South African Navy and has now returned to sea to continue with her APT(S) tasking. This will be Edinburgh’s third and final crossing of the South Atlantic of the deployment, as she heads west to South America. HMS Edinburgh’s Lynx and her crew took the opportunity to disembark to South African Air Force (SAAF) Base Ysterplaat in order to carry out their currency flying in the unique environment that South Africa provides. A day was spent flying with the SAAF Super Lynx, incorporating low level flying, formation flying, mountain flying and confined area landings, while further sorties through the visit gave the flight the opportunity to explore the Cape while ticking off all operational training evolutions. The South Atlantic will no doubt once again cut down flying opportunities due to the weather and sea state, so it was a valuable disembarkation which has allowed Edinburgh to sail with a fully current flight capability HMS Edinburgh has been deployed on the Atlantic Patrol Task (South) since May 2011. En route to the South Atlantic she has conducted a number of high profile regional visits including Luanda in Angola and South Georgia. Since arriving in the South Atlantic she has provided support and reassurance to the British South Atlantic Overseas Territories. HMS Edinburgh has now completed her mid-deployment maintenance period in South Africa to ensure she remains fully operationally capable for the remainder of the deployment.

Edinburgh's Lynx enjoys Table torque in Cape Town

Image Supplied and credited to:22 Squadron, South African Air Force (SAAF) Pictured: HMS Edinburgh's Lynx fly's past Table Mountain in Cape Town. HMS Edinburgh has just completed a two week mid-deployment Self Maintenance Period in Simon’s Town, the principle naval base of the South African Navy and has now returned to sea to continue with her APT(S) tasking. This will be Edinburgh’s third and final crossing of the South Atlantic of the deployment, as she heads west to South America. HMS Edinburgh’s Lynx and her crew took the opportunity to disembark to South African Air Force (SAAF) Base Ysterplaat in order to carry out their currency flying in the unique environment that South Africa provides. A day was spent flying with the SAAF Super Lynx, incorporating low level flying, formation flying, mountain flying and confined area landings, while further sorties through the visit gave the flight the opportunity to explore the Cape while ticking off all operational training evolutions. The South Atlantic will no doubt once again cut down flying opportunities due to the weather and sea state, so it was a valuable disembarkation which has allowed Edinburgh to sail with a fully current flight capability HMS Edinburgh has been deployed on the Atlantic Patrol Task (South) since May 2011. En route to the South Atlantic she has conducted a number of high profile regional visits including Luanda in Angola and South Georgia. Since arriving in the South Atlantic she has provided support and reassurance to the British South Atlantic Overseas Territories. HMS Edinburgh has now completed her mid-deployment maintenance period in South Africa to ensure she remains fully operationally capable for the remainder of the deployment.

Edinburgh's Lynx enjoys Table torque in Cape Town

The Commanding Officerof HMS Edinburgh, Commander Paul Russell Royal Navy, and several members of the Ship’s Company conducted a wreath laying ceremony at Dido Valley cemetery, which is home to a number of burials of naval personnel from the first and second World Wars. HMS Edinburgh provided a 6 man guard and a SAN chaplain gave a moving reading before Commander Russell laid a wreath on behalf of the RN. HMS Edinburgh has just completed a two week mid-deployment Self Maintenance Period in Simon’s Town, the principle naval base of the South African Navy and has now returned to sea to continue with her APT(S) tasking. This will be Edinburgh’s third and final crossing of the South Atlantic of the deployment, as she heads west to South America. HMS Edinburgh has been deployed on the Atlantic Patrol Task (South) since May 2011. En route to the South Atlantic she has conducted a number of high profile regional visits including Luanda in Angola and South Georgia. Since arriving in the South Atlantic she has provided support and reassurance to the British South Atlantic Overseas Territories. HMS Edinburgh has now completed her mid-deployment maintenance period in South Africa to ensure she remains fully operationally capable for the remainder of the deployment.

HMS Edinburgh Arrives at the third of the Miraflores Locks in the Panama Canal

Pictured: HMS Edinburgh Arrives at the third of the Miraflores Locks,in the Panama Canal.HMS Edinburgh has just completed a two day visit to Balboa, Republic of Panama and has now returned to sea to continue North through the Panama Canal to continue her Atlantic Patrol. The primary purpose of this visit was to embark fuel and provisions in preparation for Operations in the Caribbean. The Commanding Officer, Commander Paul Russell Royal Navy, took the opportunity to host Her Majesty’s Ambassador and other distinguished and key personnel for a lunch party followed by a personal tour of HMS Edinburgh. Even on such a short visit, receptions like this enable HMS Edinburgh and the Royal Navy to re-affirm lasting relationships with many important decision makers. HMS Edinburgh is a Type 42 area air-defence destroyer and a key facet of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1983 and commissioned in 1985. She uses her principal weapon system, the Seadart surface to air missile, to provide an umbrella of protection to a task group of ships, or to friendly troops ashore, out to a distance of over 40 miles. In addition she has a 4.5 inch main gun and a variety of close-range guns and cannons that can be used against air and surface targets. HMS Edinburgh operates the Lynx Mk8 helicopter, which can be armed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime counter-terrorism and security operations. Although built, equipped and trained for high-intensity modern warfare, HMS Edinburgh is also trained to undertake tasking such as humanitarian and disaster relief operations and conducts regular maritime security operations where ever she is in the world.

HMS Edinburgh Arrives at the third of the Miraflores Locks in the Panama Canal

Pictured: HMS Edinburgh Arrives at the third of the Miraflores Locks,in the Panama Canal.HMS Edinburgh has just completed a two day visit to Balboa, Republic of Panama and has now returned to sea to continue North through the Panama Canal to continue her Atlantic Patrol. The primary purpose of this visit was to embark fuel and provisions in preparation for Operations in the Caribbean. The Commanding Officer, Commander Paul Russell Royal Navy, took the opportunity to host Her Majesty’s Ambassador and other distinguished and key personnel for a lunch party followed by a personal tour of HMS Edinburgh. Even on such a short visit, receptions like this enable HMS Edinburgh and the Royal Navy to re-affirm lasting relationships with many important decision makers. HMS Edinburgh is a Type 42 area air-defence destroyer and a key facet of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1983 and commissioned in 1985. She uses her principal weapon system, the Seadart surface to air missile, to provide an umbrella of protection to a task group of ships, or to friendly troops ashore, out to a distance of over 40 miles. In addition she has a 4.5 inch main gun and a variety of close-range guns and cannons that can be used against air and surface targets. HMS Edinburgh operates the Lynx Mk8 helicopter, which can be armed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime counter-terrorism and security operations. Although built, equipped and trained for high-intensity modern warfare, HMS Edinburgh is also trained to undertake tasking such as humanitarian and disaster relief operations and conducts regular maritime security operations where ever she is in the world.

HMS Edinburgh Arrives at Panama City passing under the Americas bridge, which links South America to North America

Pictured: HMS Edinburgh Arrives at Panama City passing under the Americas bridge, which links South America to North America. HMS Edinburgh has just completed a two day visit to Balboa, Republic of Panama and has now returned to sea to continue North through the Panama Canal to continue her Atlantic Patrol. The primary purpose of this visit was to embark fuel and provisions in preparation for Operations in the Caribbean. The Commanding Officer, Commander Paul Russell Royal Navy, took the opportunity to host Her Majesty’s Ambassador and other distinguished and key personnel for a lunch party followed by a personal tour of HMS Edinburgh. Even on such a short visit, receptions like this enable HMS Edinburgh and the Royal Navy to re-affirm lasting relationships with many important decision makers. HMS Edinburgh is a Type 42 area air-defence destroyer and a key facet of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1983 and commissioned in 1985. She uses her principal weapon system, the Seadart surface to air missile, to provide an umbrella of protection to a task group of ships, or to friendly troops ashore, out to a distance of over 40 miles. In addition she has a 4.5 inch main gun and a variety of close-range guns and cannons that can be used against air and surface targets. HMS Edinburgh operates the Lynx Mk8 helicopter, which can be armed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime counter-terrorism and security operations. Although built, equipped and trained for high-intensity modern warfare, HMS Edinburgh is also trained to undertake tasking such as humanitarian and disaster relief operations and conducts regular maritime security operations where ever she is in the world.

HMS Edinburgh arrives at Panama City

Pictured: HMS Edinburgh arrives at Panama City. HMS Edinburgh has just completed a two day visit to Balboa, Republic of Panama and has now returned to sea to continue North through the Panama Canal to continue her Atlantic Patrol. The primary purpose of this visit was to embark fuel and provisions in preparation for Operations in the Caribbean. The Commanding Officer, Commander Paul Russell Royal Navy, took the opportunity to host Her Majesty’s Ambassador and other distinguished and key personnel for a lunch party followed by a personal tour of HMS Edinburgh. Even on such a short visit, receptions like this enable HMS Edinburgh and the Royal Navy to re-affirm lasting relationships with many important decision makers. HMS Edinburgh is a Type 42 area air-defence destroyer and a key facet of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1983 and commissioned in 1985. She uses her principal weapon system, the Seadart surface to air missile, to provide an umbrella of protection to a task group of ships, or to friendly troops ashore, out to a distance of over 40 miles. In addition she has a 4.5 inch main gun and a variety of close-range guns and cannons that can be used against air and surface targets. HMS Edinburgh operates the Lynx Mk8 helicopter, which can be armed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime counter-terrorism and security operations. Although built, equipped and trained for high-intensity modern warfare, HMS Edinburgh is also trained to undertake tasking such as humanitarian and disaster relief operations and conducts regular maritime security operations where ever she is in the world.

PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

For hundreds of sailors’ families on board HMS St Albans and HMS Edinburgh the festive season has truly begun after both ships sailed home to Portsmouth Naval Base today. (Dec 2) The two warships returned home at around 10.30am to meet crowds of families and wellwishers eager to see their loved ones arrive in time for Christmas. HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, returned from a six-month operational tour of the Middle East where she spent much of her deployment policing busy shipping lanes and providing security for the region alongside other coalition forces. During her time in the Gulf she took part in a number of multi-national exercises with other navies from the Gulf States to further strengthen national ties within the region and to protect British interests in an invaluable region for British commerce. Commanding Officer of ‘The Saint’, Commander Tom Sharpe said: “What this deployment lacked in glamour it has made up for in sustained productivity, grit and influence. The ship has been quietly operating in the Gulf area, reassuring, deterring, exercising and generally doing all the diplomacy activities that the RN has contributed to the region for many years. However, maintaining the focus and skills required to swing immediately to the other end of the scale was the challenge of the trip and I am proud of the way my ship’s company achieved this through the heat of the Arabian summer. In sum, we did the blockades, and whilst there was no Trafalgar on completion, we were ready.” Model Release Form held at FRPU(East). *** Local Caption *** Pictured: Able Rating Lee Gittins kisses his partner Jemma Creese on the jetty after disembarking HMS St Albans.

PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

For hundreds of sailors’ families on board HMS St Albans and HMS Edinburgh the festive season has truly begun after both ships sailed home to Portsmouth Naval Base today. (Dec 2) The two warships returned home at around 10.30am to meet crowds of families and wellwishers eager to see their loved ones arrive in time for Christmas. HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, returned from a six-month operational tour of the Middle East where she spent much of her deployment policing busy shipping lanes and providing security for the region alongside other coalition forces. During her time in the Gulf she took part in a number of multi-national exercises with other navies from the Gulf States to further strengthen national ties within the region and to protect British interests in an invaluable region for British commerce. Commanding Officer of ‘The Saint’, Commander Tom Sharpe said: “What this deployment lacked in glamour it has made up for in sustained productivity, grit and influence. The ship has been quietly operating in the Gulf area, reassuring, deterring, exercising and generally doing all the diplomacy activities that the RN has contributed to the region for many years. However, maintaining the focus and skills required to swing immediately to the other end of the scale was the challenge of the trip and I am proud of the way my ship’s company achieved this through the heat of the Arabian summer. In sum, we did the blockades, and whilst there was no Trafalgar on completion, we were ready.” Model Release Form held at FRPU(East). *** Local Caption *** Pictured: Commanding Officer, Commander Tom Sharpe OBE greets his family on the jetty, son William and wife Sally.

PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS HMS St Albans sails past the Round Tower For hundreds of sailors’ families on board HMS St Albans and HMS Edinburgh the festive season has truly begun after both ships sailed home to Portsmouth Naval Base today. (Dec 2) The two warships returned home at around 10.30am to meet crowds of families and wellwishers eager to see their loved ones arrive in time for Christmas. HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, returned from a six-month operational tour of the Middle East where she spent much of her deployment policing busy shipping lanes and providing security for the region alongside other coalition forces. During her time in the Gulf she took part in a number of multi-national exercises with other navies from the Gulf States to further strengthen national ties within the region and to protect British interests in an invaluable region for British commerce. PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS For hundreds of sailors’ families on board HMS St Albans and HMS Edinburgh the festive season has truly begun after both ships sailed home to Portsmouth Naval Base today. (Dec 2) The two warships returned home at around 10.30am to meet crowds of families and wellwishers eager to see their loved ones arrive in time for Christmas. HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, returned from a six-month operational tour of the Middle East where she spent much of her deployment policing busy shipping lanes and providing security for the region alongside other coalition forces. During her time in the Gulf she took part in a number of multi-national exercises with other navies from the Gulf States to further strengthen national ties within the region and to protect British interests in an invaluable region for British commerce. HMS St Albans sails past the Round Tower

PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Shot shows families on the Round Tower welcoming home HMS Edinburgh. For hundreds of sailors’ families on board HMS St Albans and HMS Edinburgh the festive season has truly begun after both ships sailed home to Portsmouth Naval Base today. (Dec 2) The two warships returned home at around 10.30am to meet crowds of families and wellwishers eager to see their loved ones arrive in time for Christmas. HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, returned from a six-month operational tour of the Middle East where she spent much of her deployment policing busy shipping lanes and providing security for the region alongside other coalition forces. During her time in the Gulf she took part in a number of multi-national exercises with other navies from the Gulf States to further strengthen national ties within the region and to protect British interests in an invaluable region for British commerce.

PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

For hundreds of sailors’ families on board HMS St Albans and HMS Edinburgh the festive season has truly begun after both ships sailed home to Portsmouth Naval Base today. (Dec 2) The two warships returned home at around 10.30am to meet crowds of families and wellwishers eager to see their loved ones arrive in time for Christmas. HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, returned from a six-month operational tour of the Middle East where she spent much of her deployment policing busy shipping lanes and providing security for the region alongside other coalition forces. During her time in the Gulf she took part in a number of multi-national exercises with other navies from the Gulf States to further strengthen national ties within the region and to protect British interests in an invaluable region for British commerce. Commanding Officer of ‘The Saint’, Commander Tom Sharpe said: “What this deployment lacked in glamour it has made up for in sustained productivity, grit and influence. The ship has been quietly operating in the Gulf area, reassuring, deterring, exercising and generally doing all the diplomacy activities that the RN has contributed to the region for many years. However, maintaining the focus and skills required to swing immediately to the other end of the scale was the challenge of the trip and I am proud of the way my ship’s company achieved this through the heat of the Arabian summer. In sum, we did the blockades, and whilst there was no Trafalgar on completion, we were ready.” Pictured: Able Rating Seaman Specialist Aaron Stoker proposes to Hannah Reeson on the jetty after disembarking HMS St Albans. Model Release Form held at FRPU(East). *** Local Caption *** Pictured: Able Rating Seaman Specialist Aaron Stoker proposes to Hannah Reeson on the jetty after disembarking HMS St Albans.

PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

For hundreds of sailors’ families on board HMS St Albans and HMS Edinburgh the festive season has truly begun after both ships sailed home to Portsmouth Naval Base today. (Dec 2) The two warships returned home at around 10.30am to meet crowds of families and wellwishers eager to see their loved ones arrive in time for Christmas. HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, returned from a six-month operational tour of the Middle East where she spent much of her deployment policing busy shipping lanes and providing security for the region alongside other coalition forces. During her time in the Gulf she took part in a number of multi-national exercises with other navies from the Gulf States to further strengthen national ties within the region and to protect British interests in an invaluable region for British commerce. Commanding Officer of ‘The Saint’, Commander Tom Sharpe said: “What this deployment lacked in glamour it has made up for in sustained productivity, grit and influence. The ship has been quietly operating in the Gulf area, reassuring, deterring, exercising and generally doing all the diplomacy activities that the RN has contributed to the region for many years. However, maintaining the focus and skills required to swing immediately to the other end of the scale was the challenge of the trip and I am proud of the way my ship’s company achieved this through the heat of the Arabian summer. In sum, we did the blockades, and whilst there was no Trafalgar on completion, we were ready.” Model Release Form held at FRPU(East).

PORTSMOUTH WARSHIPS RETURN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

For hundreds of sailors’ families on board HMS St Albans and HMS Edinburgh the festive season has truly begun after both ships sailed home to Portsmouth Naval Base today. (Dec 2) The two warships returned home at around 10.30am to meet crowds of families and wellwishers eager to see their loved ones arrive in time for Christmas. HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, returned from a six-month operational tour of the Middle East where she spent much of her deployment policing busy shipping lanes and providing security for the region alongside other coalition forces. During her time in the Gulf she took part in a number of multi-national exercises with other navies from the Gulf States to further strengthen national ties within the region and to protect British interests in an invaluable region for British commerce. Commanding Officer of ‘The Saint’, Commander Tom Sharpe said: “What this deployment lacked in glamour it has made up for in sustained productivity, grit and influence. The ship has been quietly operating in the Gulf area, reassuring, deterring, exercising and generally doing all the diplomacy activities that the RN has contributed to the region for many years. However, maintaining the focus and skills required to swing immediately to the other end of the scale was the challenge of the trip and I am proud of the way my ship’s company achieved this through the heat of the Arabian summer. In sum, we did the blockades, and whilst there was no Trafalgar on completion, we were ready.” Model Release Form held at FRPU(East).

HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh

HMS Edinburgh