Falklands : HMS EDINBURGH ARRIVES IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 23.07.2011 (Article Archived on 06.08.2011)
HMS Edinburgh arrived at East Cove Port on 12th July following a lengthy and at times decidedly challenging voyage from Portsmouth. The sailing was the culmination of a highly successful and comprehensive training package conducted by all crew members in the lead up to her deployment.
HMS EDINBURGH ARRIVES IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
HMS EDINBURGH in heavy seas on the way to the Falklands from South Africa - All photos taken by Cpl Merry BFSAI Photographic Section
HMS Edinburgh arrived at East Cove Port on 12th July following a lengthy and at times decidedly challenging voyage from Portsmouth. The sailing was the culmination of a highly successful and comprehensive training package conducted by all crew members in the lead up to her deployment.
The ship made a number of stops on route to the Falkland Islands, including a high profile docking in South Africa, where the crew took part in a number of activities alongside their South African Navy counterparts.
HMS Edinburgh will spend a number of months in and around the Falkland Islands and the wider region, carrying out a variety of patrols and local engagement activities, whilst making the most of the opportunity to conduct further training in this unique environment.
Commander Paul Russell CO of HMS Edinburgh commented on the deployment:
‘It presents a major operational challenge in the face of the harsh South Atlantic winter, but this will be balanced by visits to different countries and the opportunity for the Royal Navy to show its impressive global reach and versatility.’
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