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HMS Sutherland
Since returning from a six month deployment last December where the ship was on patrol in the Indian Ocean and the Middle East conducting counter-piracy and terrorism patrols as part of the combined maritime forces operating in the area, HMS Sutherland has been in a period of maintenance.
Now back at sea, The Fighting Clan is conducting maritime security around the UK as well as participating in various exercises with coalition forces such as Joint Warrior off the coast of Scotland and a home town visit to her beloved affiliated county – The County of Sutherland.
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HMS Sutherland
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HMS Sutherland Stern View
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday. *** Local Caption *** HMS Sutherland at sea, taken from the ships Merlin Helicopter.
In 2011 HMS Sutherland escorted HMS Ocean and HMS Albion to the Mediterranean as events in Libya escalated as part of the Cougar deployment of the Responsive Force Task Group. As the group returned from the Indian Ocean, Sutherland saw action briefly off the coast of Libya in support of the NATO OP Unified Protector.
Despite being the 13th of 16 Type 23 frigates, HMS Sutherland has clocked up numerous firsts:
The first warship to pass under the Skye Bridge; first circumnavigation of the globe by a Royal Navy ship in 14 years; first ship to receive and fire the updated Seawolf air defence missile system; most rounds fired by a modified 4.5in ‘Kryten’ gun in one day (247 if you were wondering).
She is also Britain’s fastest frigate, reaching more than 34 knots (39mph) during trials in 2004.
Given her Scottish roots its perhaps only right that she was launched with the smashing of a bottle of whisky, not champagne, against the hull on the slipway at the Yarrow yard (now BAE) on the Clyde back in 1996.
HMS Sutherland was commissioned into the Navy one year later in Devonport. If you ever visit the north-west tip of Scotland, you’ll find HMS Sutherland's name spelled out in giant boulders overlooking Loch Eriboll. A resurrected tradition from the days when the great natural anchorage was used regularly by the Fleet and ship’s companies listed their vessels – such as Valiant and Hood – on the hillside.
COMMANDING OFFICER
Al Wilson
- RANK:
- Commander
- JOINED:
- 1993
- SPECIALISATION:
- Warfare
- PREVIOUS UNITS:
- HMS Mersey HMS Clyde
Military experience
Al Wilson was born in London and spent his childhood in the West Coast of Scotland, attending Dunoon Grammar School and the West of Scotland College of Agriculture before joining the Royal Navy in 1993.
Selected for promotion to Commander in June 2010, he assumed command of HMS Sutherland on 13 December 2011.
Following initial officer training he spent 18 months as the Gunnery Officer of HMS Arun, part of the Northern Ireland Maritime Counter-Terrorist Unit. On qualifying as a Ship’s Diving Officer, he was appointed to HMS Richmond as the Communications and Diving Officer, followed by 18 months as the Navigating Officer of HMS Montrose.
Subsequently, he was appointed as Officer In Charge of Southampton Royal Naval Unit and Commanding Officer of HMS Blazer. This rewarding position included command of both a ship and a shore establishment, providing the 70 URNU Midshipmen under his charge with maximum exposure to the RN and service life through a coordinated shore-based educational syllabus coupled with practical sea experience.
Qualifying as a Principal Warfare Officer in 2003 he served as the Operations Officer of HMS Somerset 2003-05, which included a 7-month deployment to the Northern Arabian Gulf on Operation TELIC.
Thereafter, he was appointed as a Staff Officer on the UK Maritime Battlestaff, conducting operations and exercises across the globe, including Operation HIGHBROW, the evacuation of UK citizens from Beirut in July 2006, and latterly coordinating the day to day running of the Battlestaff HQ in Portsmouth.
From 2008-10 he commanded both the Offshore Patrol Vessel Mersey on Fishery Protection duties, and the Falkland Islands Patrol Vessel Clyde, protecting British interests in the South Atlantic. He then spent a year attending the Advanced Command and Staff Course, graduating with a Masters degree in Defence Studies from King’s College London.
OPERATIONS
Cougar 12
CURRENT STATUS: COMPLETED
Cougar is an amphibious task force exercising in the Mediterranean. The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) is the Royal Navy’s High Readiness Task Group. It has a number of units assigned to it including a helicopter carrier, an assault ship, two frigates, as well as a Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship and Commando units, and several Fleet Air Arm squadrons.
Read MoreOperation Telic
CURRENT STATUS: COMPLETED
An ongoing UK commitment to clearing and maintaining a mine countermeasures force in the Gulf.
WEAPONS SYSTEM
Weapons System
Type 23 Weapons System
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4.5Mk8 Gun
medium calibre weapon system
If you're looking for punch and firepower, then the 4.5in main gun, found on the forecastle of all the Royal Navy's destroyer's frigates and destroyers, is the most obvious provider. Even in an age of missiles, there's still a need for a weapon to pulverise enemy positions and demoralise the foe - and the 4.5in gun has done so in the Falklands and Iraq. The gun can fire up to two dozen high explosive shells weighing more than 40kg (80lbs) at targets more than a dozen miles away - and nearly 18 miles if special extended-range shells are used. In various forms, the 4.5in has been the Navy's standard medium gun since before World War 2, embodied today by the Mk8 which has been in service since the early 1970s. There are two types of Mk8 used by the Fleet. The older Mod 0 (with its curved turret), which is gradually being replaced, and the angular Mod 1 (nicknamed Kryten after the robot on the sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf) which is harder for enemy radar to pick up. The main purpose of the gun is Naval Gunfire Support – artillery bombardment of shore targets. In this role the gun is capable of firing the equivalent of a six-gun shore battery. The Mk8 can also be used effectively against surface targets at sea.
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Harpoon
Anti-ship missile System
Harpoon is the long-range lance of the Type 23 frigate, capable of destroying enemy ships far beyond the horizon. Fitted to all Type 23 Frigates, the Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) Harpoon is a sophisticated anti-ship missile capable of striking at targets more than 80 miles away. Harpoon uses a combination of inertial guidance and active radar homing to attack its prey. Cruising at Mach 0.9 and carrying a large high explosive warhead it is powered by a lightweight turbojet, but is accelerated at launch by a booster rocket.
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Helicopter
Airbourne weapons System
The Merlin Mk1 have been in service with the Fleet Air Arm since the late 1990s and, after thorough testing and evaluation, the helicopters have been on the front line since 2000. Our job is to find – and if necessary destroy – enemy submarines using our state-of-the-art sonar bouys which we drop into the ocean and Sting Ray torpedoes. Beyond searching for submarines, we carry out traditional maritime helicopter duties: anti-piracy/drug-running patrols, surveillance and reconnaissance, search and rescue, and passenger and load transfers
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Sea Wolf
Surface to Air Missile system
Seawolf is the shield of Britain’s frigate fleet against air attack. Defending Britain's frigate fleet against air attack, the Seawolf missile has been in service for more than 30 years and has proven itself in action in the Falklands. Unlike Sea Viper and Sea Dart, Seawolf is intended to defend an individual ship rather than a task group, engaging aircraft or sea-skimming missiles. It is fired either from a vertical silo on Type 23 frigates, and guided on to its target courtesy of a tracking system on the ship. The original Seawolf had a very limited range of just six miles, but the frigate fleet is in the middle of receiving the latest, more potent version of the missile system. It means that Seawolf can track – and destroy – a target the size of a cricket ball travelling at three times the speed of sound well beyond the limit of the original missile. If the system was placed in the middle of London, it could track its target over the M25 and knock it out of the sky over the North Circular - and the whole action would last under 20 seconds. Each Type 23 frigate carries out at least two Seawolf firings on ranges off the UK coast before each deployment.
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DLH Decoy Launch System
active decoy system
The DLH system is carried by the Navy's frigates and is designed to lure attacking anti-ship missiles away from the unit.
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Torpedo
Magazine torpedo launch System (MTLS)
Dropped by Lynx and Merlin helicopters, and launched from the MTLS, Sting Ray is a small lightweight torpedo designed to destroy enemy submarines. It weighs seven times less than torpedoes fired by submarines, racing through the water at more than 50mph at targets half a dozen miles away, delivering a 100lb explosive charge powerful enough to punch through the double hulls of modern submarines. Once Sting Ray is fired it uses the information provided initially by the helicopter and gathers fresh intelligence on its target using its sonar and onboard software which is designed not to be fooled by the enemy submarine’s decoys.
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Towed Array
Sub Surface detection system
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30mm Gun
Medium Calibre gun system
ABOUT THE UNIT
KEY STATISTICS
- Pennant
F81
- Displacement
4,000tonnes
- Complement
187personnel
- Length
133Metres
- Beam
16.1metres
- Draught
7.3metres
- Top Speed
28knots
- Range (Nautical)
7,800miles
- Launch Date
09/03/96
- Commissioned date
04/07/97
TAKE A LOOK
PHOTO GALLERY
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Royal Navy sailors beat warship to Plymouth
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HMS Sutherland Scotland to Plymouth race team wait for ship at devonport 2013
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Royal Navy sailors beat warship to Plymouth
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Sutherland race-the-ship arrive on flight deck 2013
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Royal Navy sailors beat warship to Plymouth
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Sutherland Scotland to Plymouth race finish banner 2013
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Royal Navy sailors beat warship to Plymouth
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Sutherland Scotland to Plymouth race team celebrate on bridge 2013
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Royal Navy sailors beat warship to Plymouth
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Sutherland Scotland to Plymouth race onto ship.
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Royal Navy sailors beat warship to Plymouth
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The Start - HMS Sutherland sailors Scotland-Plymouth Challenge & CO Cdr Al Wilson
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Five sailors from frigate HMS Sutherland try to get to Plymouth from Invergordon for charity
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Photographer CUONG HUYNH
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Five sailors from frigate HMS Sutherland try to get to Plymouth from Invergordon for charity
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Photographer CUONG HUYNH
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Fleet Commander visits HMS Sutherland during exercise Joint Warrior
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Photographer Cuong Huynh:Fleet Commander Philip Jones arrives onboard HMS Sutherland
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Fleet Commander visits HMS Sutherland during exercise Joint Warrior
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Photograper Cuong Huynh:Fleet Commander Philip Jones receives a briefing on the Bridge of HMS Sutherland
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Fleet Commander visits HMS Sutherland during exercise Joint Warrior
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Photographer Cuong Huynh:Fleet Commander Philip Jones in the Control Room of HMS Sutherland
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German Supply Ship Rhon prepares for a Replenishment at Sea as seen from HMS Diamond.
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The initial lines are cast between HMS Diamond and German Supply Ship Rhon
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German Supply Ship Rhon comes alongside HMS Diamond
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LPT Sion Jenkins and Cdr Wilson
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LPT Sion Jenkins, his partner Katie and Master Mariner Captain John Freestone
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LPT Sion Jenkins, his partner Katie and Master Mariner Captain John Freestone
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LPT Sion Jenkins
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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HMS Sutherland passing devils point
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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HMS Sutherland sailing into Devonport with the ships company lined up
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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Loved ones waving the ship into devonport
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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The captains family awaiting the ships arrival.
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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Petty Officer blowing a kiss to his family as the ship arrives in Devonport
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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A member of the ships company seek shelter from the rain as he waves to his family
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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HMS Sutherland pass devils point as it sails into Devomport.
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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HMS SUTHERLAND âTHE FIGHTING CLANâ RETURNS TO HER BASE PORT IN PLYMOUTH TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS AFTER A 6 MONTH DEPLOYMENT TO THE GULF After nearly 6 months away protecting the nations interest in the Middle East and Indian Ocean the âFighting Clanâ returns to her beloved base port of Devonport, Plymouth on 15 December. After leaving Plymouth on 5 July on a cold and gloomy British day, the Shipâs Company of the HMS Sutherland has been busy conducting anti-piracy and terrorism patrols as part of the Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the sea lanes and waters East of Suez and off the Horn of Africa are safe for seafarers to conduct their daily business. During the âFighting Clanâsâ time on patrol within the region the ship has conducted boarding operations on suspect vessels and also reassurance visits to build relationships with mariners and obtain information on pattern of life in the area. In addition the ship has also participated in numerous exercises with coalition and allied forces in the region to strengthen ties and improve interoperability. Image shows HMS Sutherland pass devils point as it sails into devomport. *** Local Caption *** Commanding Officer Commander Al Wilson
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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High spriits despite the rain as families perform a mexican wave
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HMS Sutherland Home To Plymouth To From Six- Month Patrol
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The Captain embracing his family as he departs the ship
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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Commanding Officer Commander Al Wilson and wife Lucy
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HMS Sutherland Home To Plymouth To From Six- Month Patrol
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The captain with his wife, children and parents
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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A young sailor kiss his loved one after presenting her with some flowers
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HMS Sutherland Returns to Her Home Base In Time For Christmas
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A Petty Officer with his fiance and children
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es SalamHMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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HMS Sutherland visits Dar Es Salam
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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LPT Jenkins and Mary the Owner of the Orphanage. LPT Jenkins Presented a Pictured of the Ship Signed by all helpers and £390 raised by the Ships Company.
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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LT Docherty RN with one of the young girls in the primary school.
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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ET(ME) Powell, ET(WE) Brown and ET(ME) Plumpton fixing the Water Pump at the local Orphanage
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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HMS Sutherlands Ships Company and Orphanage Workers ready to work hard.
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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LAC Cox painting the girls room in the Orphanage
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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LLOGS Hooper painting the Boys Room in the Orphanage
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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LLOGS Hooper painting the Boys Room in the Orphanage
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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ET(ME) Powell and a Child at the Orphanage
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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LT Docherty RN with one of the young girls in the primary school.
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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LT Harris RN, Surg LT Healey RN and LT Hazell RN painting the gate at the Local Orphanage
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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Members of the Ships Company watching a dance by the Children in the Local Orphanage
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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All Members of the Ships Company that helped at the Orphanage all members of Staff and all the Children
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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AB(SEA) Clarke fixing a bunk bed in the local Orphanage
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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LT Docherty RN with one of the young girls in the primary school
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Sutherland’s sailors brighten the lives of African orphans
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LPT Jenkins with a girl from the Orphanage in the Primary school Teaching numbers
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Pirate-busters prepare for possible surge in activity as monsoon season ends
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HMS Sutherlands Royal Marine & Royal Navy Boarding Teams conducting a Boarding. Whilst in the Counter Piracy Area HMS Sutherland conduct Boarding a Vessels with the Support of Merlin Flight 530 a Royal Marines Boarding Team and HMS Sutherlands own Royal Navy Boarding Team.
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Pirate-busters prepare for possible surge in activity as monsoon season ends
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HMS Sutherlands Royal Marine & Royal Navy Boarding Teams conducting a Boarding. Whilst in the Counter Piracy Area HMS Sutherland conduct Boarding a Vessels with the Support of Merlin Flight 530 a Royal Marines Boarding Team and HMS Sutherlands own Royal Navy Boarding Team.
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Pirate-busters prepare for possible surge in activity as monsoon season ends
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LT CDR Higgins watching HMCS Regina conduct Officer of the Watch Maneuvers. HMS Sutherland and HMCS Regina conducted a X-Pol with 6 members of each Ships Company getting tours and a chance to meet there counter parts.
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Pirate-busters prepare for possible surge in activity as monsoon season ends
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HMCS Regina and the 4.5 Gun on HMS Sutherland during Officer of the Watch Maneuvers. HMS Sutherland and HMCS Regina conducted a X-Pol with 6 members of each Ships Company getting tours and a chance to meet there counter parts on a British and Canadian Warship.
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HMS Sutherland takes on supplies at sea
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HMS Sutherland being refueled by USNS Supply in the Indian Ocean
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HMS Sutherland takes on supplies at sea
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LS(Sea) Simon 'Shiner' Wright (on the right) unhooking a pallet from the wire connecting HMS Sutherland to RFA Fort Victoria
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HMS Sutherland takes on supplies at sea
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A pallet of supplies is unhooked as it arrives on the Fighting Clan
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HMS Sutherland takes on supplies at sea
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LS(Sea) Simon 'Shiner' Wright passes an order up to the petty officer in charge of the RAS
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HMS Sutherland takes on supplies at sea
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HMS Sutherland and USS Nitze approaching the American supply ship USNS Supply
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Replenishment at sea with RFA Fort Victoria
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RFA Fort Victoria as HMS Sutherland approaches for RAS
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Replenishment at sea with RFA Fort Victoria
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Leading Seaman Malone pulling in the line from RFA Fort Victoria
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Replenishment at sea with RFA Fort Victoria
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A Leading Hand watches over as the the two ships prepare to connect
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Replenishment at sea with RFA Fort Victoria
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Fort Victoria sending across a pallet of supplies
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Replenishment at sea with RFA Fort Victoria
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Petty Officer James House signals Fort Victoria during the RAS connection
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Entering Muscat in Oman
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The Foc'sle team at Harbour Stations during the entry in to Muscat, Oman
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Entering Muscat in Oman
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HMS Sutherland enters Muscat in Oman
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Sutherland's Top Gunners fend off French Top Guns
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Sutherland's Top Gunners fend off French Top Guns
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Sutherland's Top Gunners fend off French Top Guns
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Sutherland's Top Gunners fend off French Top Guns
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Sutherland's Top Gunners fend off French Top Guns
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Sutherland's Top Gunners fend off French Top Guns
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Royal Marines Rapid Roping on HMS Sutherland
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Pictured is the FDO after the competion of the Fast roping exercise with the Royal Marines on HMS Sutherland Foc'sl. HMS Sutherland's Royal Marine Boarding Team Practice Fast Roping Drills from a Merlin Flight 503 Aircraft whilst in the Middle East Conducting Counter Piracy Operations.
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Royal Marines Rapid Roping on HMS Sutherland
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Pictured is HMS Sutherland's Merlin Cab with a GPMG in the Foreground. HMS Sutherland's Royal Marine Boarding Team Practice Fast Roping Drills from a Merlin Flight 503 Aircraft whilst in the Middle East Conducting Counter Piracy Operations.
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Royal Marines Rapid Roping on HMS Sutherland
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Pictured is Chaplin Bill Gates and 2 members of the Flight in the downwash of a Merlin Cab during the Fast Roping. HMS Sutherland's Royal Marine Boarding Team Practice Fast Roping Drills from a Merlin Flight 503 Aircraft whilst in the Middle East Conducting Counter Piracy Operations.
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Royal Marines Rapid Roping on HMS Sutherland
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Pictured is two members of the Royal Marine Boarding Team Exiting the Meriln onto the Deck of HMS Sutherland. HMS Sutherland's Royal Marine Boarding Team Practice Fast Roping Drills from a Merlin Flight 503 Aircraft whilst in the Middle East Conducting Counter Piracy Operations.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Pictured is Leading Seaman (SEA) Simon Wright watching over Able Seaman (SEA) Davies haul in a line from RFA Wave Ruler during a RAS. Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Pictured is Petty Officer (WTR) James House signaling RAF Wave Ruler during a RAS. Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Pictured is Commanding Officer CDR Al Wilson RN watching over HMS Sutherland's Merlin land onboard RFA Wave Ruler during a RAS with the RFA Ship. Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Pictured is CDR Al Wilson RN during a RAS with RFA Wave Ruler. Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Pictured is Petty Officer (WTR) James House looking on as HMS Sutherland Flight 503's Merlin Aircraft lands onboard RAF Wave Ruler during a RAS. Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Pictured is RFA Wave Ruler through HMS Sutherland's Bull Ring on the approach for a RAS. Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Pictured is HMS Sutherland with RFA Wave Ruler During a RAS. Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Pictured is HMS Sutherland Flight 503 Merlin Aircraft landing onboard RFA Wave Ruler during a RAS. Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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Sutherland takes on supplies from HMS Wave Ruler
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Royal Navy Warship HMS Sutherland completes a Replenishment At Sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Ruler whilst in the Joint Operational Area.
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland east of Suez
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland Gunnery exercise off Gibraltar
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HMS Sutherland open day
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Pictured is Caroline Olivero in the Captains Chair on the Bridge of HMS Sutherland. HMS Sutherland hosted two days of visits by personnel working in Gibraltar from the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and MOD personnel They members of the tour groups were delighted to be showen around such a powerful Warship. See Attached Press Release. Model Release Forms Held at FRPU (East), Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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HMS Sutherland open day
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HMS Sutherland Deploys on Operational Deployment. Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland Deploys today 5 July 2012 after completing training for the Ship and Ships Company. Please See Attached Press Release. Model Release forms held at FRPU (East), Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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HMS Sutherland open day
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Visit to HMS Sutherland by Rear Admiral Nick Lambert National Hydrographer
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HMS Sutherland open day
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Visit to HMS Sutherland by Rear Admiral Nick Lambert National Hydrographer
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HMS Sutherland open day
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Visit to HMS Sutherland by Rear Admiral Nick Lambert National Hydrographer
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HMS Sutherland flight crew
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Pictured is PO(ACMN) Dan Gartenfeld Aircrew Man Members of Flight 513 onboard HMS Sutherland In-Situ Portraits
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HMS Sutherland flight crew
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Pictured is LT Morgan Jones P2 Members of Flight 513 onboard HMS Sutherland In-Situ Portraits
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HMS Sutherland flight crew
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Pictured is LT Earl Kingston Flight Commander Members of Flight 513 onboard HMS Sutherland In-Situ Portraits
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HMS Sutherland open day
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Pictured is LET(WE) Liam Hickinbothem explaning how at 6ft 4in he still gets a good nights sleep onboard. HMS Sutherland hosted two days of visits by personnel working in Gibraltar from the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and MOD personnel They members of the tour groups were delighted to be showen around such a powerful Warship. See Attached Press Release. Model Release Forms Held at FRPU (East), Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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HMS Sutherland open day
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Pictured is WO2 Talyor breifing the tour Group on Fires and Floods. HMS Sutherland hosted two days of visits by personnel working in Gibraltar from the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and MOD personnel They members of the tour groups were delighted to be showen around such a powerful Warship. See Attached Press Release. Model Release Forms Held at FRPU (East), Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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HMS Sutherland open day
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Pictured are all members of the Tour group and the Visit Liaison Team. HMS Sutherland hosted two days of visits by personnel working in Gibraltar from the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and MOD personnel They members of the tour groups were delighted to be showen around such a powerful Warship. See Attached Press Release. Model Release Forms Held at FRPU (East), Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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HMS Sutherland open day
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HMS Sutherlands Flight 503 conducted Winching Drills using a member of the Ships Company.
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HMS Sutherland open day
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Pictured is the Tour Group and Visit Liasion Team on the Bridge Wing. HMS Sutherland hosted two days of visits by personnel working in Gibraltar from the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and MOD personnel They members of the tour groups were delighted to be showen around such a powerful Warship. See Attached Press Release. Model Release Forms Held at FRPU (East), Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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HMS Sutherland open day
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Pictured is one of the tour groups in the Ships control Centre (SCC). HMS Sutherland hosted two days of visits by personnel working in Gibraltar from the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and MOD personnel They members of the tour groups were delighted to be showen around such a powerful Warship. See Attached Press Release. Model Release Forms Held at FRPU (East), Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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HMS Sutherland open day
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HMS Sutherlands Flight 503 conducted Winching Drills using a member of the Ships Company.
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HMS Sutherland open day
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HMS Sutherlands Flight 503 conducted Winching Drills using a member of the Ships Company.
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HMS Sutherland open day
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HMS Sutherlands Flight 503 conducted Winching Drills using a member of the Ships Company.
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HMS Sutherland open day
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HMS Sutherlands Flight 503 conducted Winching Drills using a member of the Ships Company.
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HMS Sutherland open day
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HMS Sutherlands Flight 503 conducted Winching Drills using a member of the Ships Company.
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HMS Sutherland open day
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HMS Sutherland Deploys on Operational Deployment. Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland Deploys today 5 July 2012 after completing training for the Ship and Ships Company. Please See Attached Press Release. Model Release forms held at FRPU (East), Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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HMS Sutherland open day
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HMS Sutherland Deploys on Operational Deployment. Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland Deploys today 5 July 2012 after completing training for the Ship and Ships Company. Please See Attached Press Release. Model Release forms held at FRPU (East), Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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HMS Sutherland's crew take part in the infamous Rock Race
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HMS Sutherlands Ships Company Completes the Famous Gibraltar Rock Race from the Ship up to the top. A member of the Royal Marines Team onboard completed the Rock Race Backwards in under 1 hour
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HMS Sutherland's crew take part in the infamous Rock Race
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HMS Sutherlands Ships Company Completes the Famous Gibraltar Rock Race from the Ship up to the top. A member of the Royal Marines Team onboard completed the Rock Race Backwards in under 1 hour
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HMS Sutherland's crew take part in the infamous Rock Race
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HMS Sutherlands Ships Company Completes the Famous Gibraltar Rock Race from the Ship up to the top. A member of the Royal Marines Team onboard completed the Rock Race Backwards in under 1 hour
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HMS Sutherland's crew take part in the infamous Rock Race
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Pictured is MNE Lee Underwood. HMS Sutherlands Ships Company Completes the Famous Gibraltar Rock Race from the Ship up to the top. A member of the Royal Marines Team onboard completed the Rock Race Backwards in under 1 hour
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HMS Sutherland's crew take part in the infamous Rock Race
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Pictured is SGT Matt Silcock passing a monkey on the Rock Race. HMS Sutherlands Ships Company Completes the Famous Gibraltar Rock Race from the Ship up to the top. A member of the Royal Marines Team onboard completed the Rock Race Backwards in under 1 hour
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HMS Sutherland's crew take part in the infamous Rock Race
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HMS Sutherlands Ships Company Completes the Famous Gibraltar Rock Race from the Ship up to the top. A member of the Royal Marines Team onboard completed the Rock Race Backwards in under 1 hour
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HMS Sutherland's crew take part in the infamous Rock Race
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HMS Sutherlands Ships Company Completes the Famous Gibraltar Rock Race from the Ship up to the top. A member of the Royal Marines Team onboard completed the Rock Race Backwards in under 1 hour
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HMS SUTHERLAND sails on deployment
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HMS SUTHERLAND SAILS TODAY ON DEPLOYMENT The Royal Naval warship HMS Sutherland sails on deployment today (2pm Thursday) from Plymouth to the Horn of Africa and Gulf to conduct Maritime Security and counter piracy operations.
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HMS SUTHERLAND sails on deployment
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HMS SUTHERLAND SAILS TODAY ON DEPLOYMENT The Royal Naval warship HMS Sutherland sails on deployment today (2pm Thursday) from Plymouth to the Horn of Africa and Gulf to conduct Maritime Security and counter piracy operations.
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HMS SUTHERLAND sails on deployment
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HMS SUTHERLAND SAILS TODAY ON DEPLOYMENT The Royal Naval warship HMS Sutherland sails on deployment today (2pm Thursday) from Plymouth to the Horn of Africa and Gulf to conduct Maritime Security and counter piracy operations.
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Merlin flight undergoing work-up
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Merlin flight undergoing work-up
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HMS Sutherland in Souda Bay
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HMS Sutherland Enters Souda Bay Naval Base
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HMS Sutherland in Souda Bay
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HMS Sutherland Enters Souda Bay Naval Base
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HMS Sutherland in Souda Bay
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HMS Sutherland Enters Souda Bay Naval Base
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HMS Sutherland in Souda Bay
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HMS Sutherland Enters Souda Bay Naval Base
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Sharp-eyed Sutherland sailors save deer after plucking it out of Plymouth Sound
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Sharp-eyed Sutherland sailors save deer after plucking it out of Plymouth Sound
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HMS Sutherlands helicopter
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Today 17th June 2011, HMS Sutherlands helicopter 'Sabre' carried out Winching Drills into the 'Port' Sea Boat. The Sea State conditions for the drills wasnât ideal and caused problems for 'Sabre's aircrew and the Sea Boats Coxan.HMS Sutherland is currently deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG is to take part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before moving East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean.The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations.The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. Leaving the UK in April the Task Group plans to be away for up to 6 months and is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG). Photo: LAET Greg Coulter descends from Sabre into the sea boat during winching drills.
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HMS Sutherlands helicopter 'Sabre' carried out Winching Drills into the 'Port' Sea Boat.
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Today 17th June 2011, HMS Sutherlands helicopter 'Sabre' carried out Winching Drills into the 'Port' Sea Boat. The Sea State conditions for the drills wasnât ideal and caused problems for 'Sabre's aircrew and the Sea Boats Coxan.HMS Sutherland is currently deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG is to take part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before moving East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean.The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations.The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. Leaving the UK in April the Task Group plans to be away for up to 6 months and is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG). Photo: LAET Greg Coulter descends from Sabre into the sea boat during winching drills.
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Sailors and Marines pit themselves again their warship in a race through the Suez Canal
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In what is fast becoming a Royal Navy tradition; Sailors and Marines pit themselves again their warship in a race through the Suez Canal. Each time a Royal Navy Warship enters the Suez Canal the onboard Physical Training Instructor (PTI) starts his stopwatch and only stops it after the ship departs out the other end and into the Suez Bay. This time sets the challenge.The Suez Canal is 162.25km (rounded down to 162km for sake of ease) long and around the halfway point is the Great Bitter Lake where the south bound ships put to anchor and allow the north bound ship to pass by before restarting their transit south. The ships speed was limited during the first leg to 8knots until the Great Bitter Lake where she was at anchor for two and a half hours before starting the second leg where she reached speeds up to 11 knots. The average transit time, which was used for the competition, for HMS Albion and HMS Sutherland was 12.5 hrs.The warships HMS Albion and HMS Sutherland passed through the Suez Canal in June as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group 2011 (RFTG11) in preparation to begin Exercise Red Alligator, a series of naval and amphibious exercises with Saudi Arabia.
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HMS Sutherlands ships company Rowed the Suez Canal in competition with fellow RFTG ship HMS Albion
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Today 15th June 2011, HMS Sutherlands ships company Rowed the Suez Canal in competition with fellow RFTG ship HMS Albion.HMS Sutherland along with HMS Albion and RFA Wave Knight, transited the Suez Canal as part of the Cougar 11 Task Force. HMS Sutherland is currently deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG is to take part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before moving East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean.The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations.The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. Leaving the UK in April the Task Group plans to be away for up to 6 months and is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG). Photo: The fastest Man on HMS Sutherland the OCRM Lt Chris Viggers with LPT 'Ronnie' Barker. *** Local Caption *** Lt Chris Viggers with LPT 'Ronnie' Barker.
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HMS Sutherlands ships company Rowed the Suez Canal in competition with fellow RFTG ship HMS Albion
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Today 15th June 2011, HMS Sutherlands ships company Rowed the Suez Canal in competition with fellow RFTG ship HMS Albion.HMS Sutherland along with HMS Albion and RFA Wave Knight, transited the Suez Canal as part of the Cougar 11 Task Force. HMS Sutherland is currently deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG is to take part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before moving East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean.The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations.The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. Leaving the UK in April the Task Group plans to be away for up to 6 months and is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG). Photo: The fastest Woman on HMS Sutherland the XOA Lt Alex Harris with LPT 'Ronnie' Barker. *** Local Caption *** Lt Alex Harris with LPT 'Ronnie' Barker.
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HMS Sutherland after its RAS (Replenishment at Sea) with the USNS J Lenthal.
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HMS SUTHERLAND AFTER RAS WITH USNS J LENTHAL - 22/7/11 Images show HMS Sutherland after its RAS (Replenishment at Sea) with the USNS J Lenthal. HMS Ocean would be carrying out the same evolution. The UK ships are supporting OP Ellamy, the UK's contribution to UN Resolution 1973.
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HMS Sutherland at Sea
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HMS Sutherland Crest and Minigun
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Today 5th July 2011, HMS Sutherland took part in a Photex with other ships that will be taking part in Exercise SEA KHANJAR. The exercise is part of Wider Regional Engagement in the area and is a pre-planned, bi-lateral exercise opportunity to intergrate our armerd forces with the UAE. Along with HMS Sutherland, other ships in the Photex were HMS Albion, HMS Middleton, HMS Pembroke, HMS Echo and the UAE LCT L66.HMS Sutherland is currently deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG is to take part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before moving East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean.The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. Leaving the UK in April the Task Group plans to be away for up to 6 months and is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG).Photo: The HMS Sutherlands Crests sit on the Chaf & Flare tubes for the Photex.
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HMS Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND AT SEA AS SHE PASSES THE SUTHERLAND COAST LINE
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HMS Sutherland’s Royal Marine Boarding team
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Hands to Boarding Stations onboard HMS Sutherland Today 25th April 2011, HMS Sutherlands Boarding Teams practiced their boarding drills. The teams used two of HMS Sutherlands sea boats and then proceeded to practice boarding's onto HMS Sutherland using portable boarding ladders. The two teams split up into Royal Marines and Royal Navy, took it in turns to practice their drills. HMS Sutherland is currently deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG is to take part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before moving East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean. The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations. The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. Leaving the UK in April the Task Group plans to be away for up to 6 months and is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG). Photo Shows: The first element of the Boarding Team approches.
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HMS Sutherland moving swiftly
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Today 14th June 2011, HMS Sutherlands Helicopter 'Sabre' conducted pilot training whilst the ship was sailing towards the Suez Canal. The flight carried out Plotting, Oberservation and Search & Rescue drills during the 1 hour 45 minute flight duration. 'Sabre' was piloted by USN Lt Wesley Blackwell with Flight Obserserver (FLOBS) Lt Sally Lawrence-Archer. HMS Sutherland is currently deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG is to take part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before moving East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean. The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations. The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. Leaving the UK in April the Task Group plans to be away for up to 6 months and is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG). Photo: HMS Sutherland at Sea. *** Local Caption *** USN Lt Wesley Blackwell Lt Sally Lawrence-Archer
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Sutherland hands back front-line role to Liverpool
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Today 29th July 2011, HMS Sutherland practised Naval Gunnery Support (NGS) drills by firing High Explosive (HE) and Star Shell rounds from her 4.5 gun. These drills were carried out only 2 days after HMS Sutherland was involved in fire missions off the coast of Libya. HMS Sutherland has currently been re-tasked to NATO to support Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, the mission to protect the people of Libya and enforce the United Nations embargo. Having been temporarily detached from the RFTG, HMS Sutherland is poised and ready for immediate tasking off the coast of Libya to support fellow Royal Navy and NATO units. HMS Sutherland is deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG has taken part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before she moved East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean. The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations. The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. The Task Group is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG).
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Sutherland hands back front-line role to Liverpool
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Today 29th July 2011, HMS Sutherland practised Naval Gunnery Support (NGS) drills by firing High Explosive (HE) and Star Shell rounds from her 4.5 gun. These drills were carried out only 2 days after HMS Sutherland was involved in fire missions off the coast of Libya. HMS Sutherland has currently been re-tasked to NATO to support Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, the mission to protect the people of Libya and enforce the United Nations embargo. Having been temporarily detached from the RFTG, HMS Sutherland is poised and ready for immediate tasking off the coast of Libya to support fellow Royal Navy and NATO units. HMS Sutherland is deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG has taken part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before she moved East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean. The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations. The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. The Task Group is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG).
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Sutherland hands back front-line role to Liverpool
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Today 29th July 2011, HMS Sutherland practised Naval Gunnery Support (NGS) drills by firing High Explosive (HE) and Star Shell rounds from her 4.5 gun. These drills were carried out only 2 days after HMS Sutherland was involved in fire missions off the coast of Libya. Photo: HMS Sutherlands 4.5 gun fires bursts of HE (High Explosive). HMS Sutherland has currently been re-tasked to NATO to support Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, the mission to protect the people of Libya and enforce the United Nations embargo. Having been temporarily detached from the RFTG, HMS Sutherland is poised and ready for immediate tasking off the coast of Libya to support fellow Royal Navy and NATO units. HMS Sutherland is deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG has taken part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before she moved East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean. The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations. The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. The Task Group is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG).
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HMS Sutherland off the West Coast of Scotland
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday.
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday.
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday. *** Local Caption *** The ships Executive Officer Lt Cdr Balletta and Petty Officer Hewitt on the Bridge Wing of HMS Sutherland
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday. HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday. Model Release form held at FRPU(East) *** Local Caption *** Able Seaman Ben scott
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday.
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday.
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday. *** Local Caption *** HMS Sutherland at sea, taken from the ships Merlin Helicopter.
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday.
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH,23/10/11 - 28/10/11Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday.
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH,23/10/11 - 28/10/11Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday.Leading Seaman(Logistics) Vernon Ralph(Foreground) heads up the Seaboat team during departure. AB Sam Elliott(Left) and AB Ben scott(Right).Model Release forms held at FRPU(East) *** Local Caption *** Leading Seaman(Logistics) Vernon Ralph(Foreground) heads up the Seaboat team during departure. AB Sam Elliott(Left) and AB Ben scott(Right).
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH, 23/10/11 - 28/10/11 Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday. Leading Medical Assistant gives the thumbs up. (Model Release form held at FRPU(East) *** Local Caption *** Leading Medical Assistant gives the thumbs up.
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Portsmouth Visit and Families Day on board Sutherland
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HMS SUTHERLAND VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH,23/10/11 - 28/10/11Her Majesties Ship(HMS) Sutherland conducted day sailings out of Portsmouth between the 23rd and 28th of October, various demonstrations where carried out for various visitors to the ship throughout the week. These tasks included Boarding demonstrations(Demo), Man Overboard Drills, Fire fighting Demonstration, Gun Firings and a Replenishment Sea(RAS) Demo. The week came to a close with a ships family day held on the Friday.Able Seaman James Higgins conducts a Man Overboard exercise.(Model Release form held at FRPU(East) *** Local Caption *** Able Seaman James Higgins jumps from the side of the ship during a Moan Overboard exercise.
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HMS Sutherland
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HMS Sutherland
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HMS Sutherland
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HMS Sutherland Aerial View
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HMS Sutherland Flight Deck Officer in Action
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Fast Rope Training for Boarding PartiesToday 16rh April 2011, HMS Sutherlands fast roping teams practiced their drills on the flight deck out of the Frigates Lynx helicopter.HMS Sutherland is currently deployed with the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment as part of the Royal Navyâs Response Force Task Group (RFTG). The RFTG is to take part in multi-national exercises in the Mediterranean before moving East through the Suez Canal for further exercises in the Indian Ocean.The Type 23 Duke Class Frigate is capable of operating at high tempo for sustained periods with her highly motivated and well trained ships company, and is ready to undertake the full range of tasking to develop and demonstrate the Royal Navyâs contingent capability by remaining flexible to respond to short notice tasking across a diverse range of defence activities including disaster relief, humanitarian aid and amphibious operations.The RFTG is a new initiative announced in last years Strategic Defence and Security Review and is at the heart of the UKâs maritime contingent capability, held at very high readiness to respond to unexpected global events. Leaving the UK in April the Task Group plans to be away for up to 6 months and is commanded from the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion, by Commodore John Kingwell Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Task Group (COMUKTG).Pictured: HMS Sutherlands RPO (regulating Petty Officer) RPO Malcolm Meehan marshals HMS Sutherlands Lynx into the hover to carry out Rapid Roping. *** Local Caption *** RPO Malcolm Meehan
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HMS Sutherland Stern View
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