The Royal Navy has unveiled plans to acquire six examples of a new type of amphibious ship to support Royal Marines Commando operations. The new multi-role support ships (MRSS) will replace the Albion-class landing platform docks HMS Albion (pictured) and HMS Bulwark, the Royal Navy’s current...
RFA Argus
Το Βρετανικό RFA Argus στον Πειραιά – Βετεράνος του πολέμου στα Falklands [video]
Στον Πειραιά βρίσκεται απο σήμερα το πρωί το βοηθητικό πλοίο του Πολεμικού Ναυτικού της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας RFA ARGUS A135 το οποίο και είχε συμμετάσχει και στο πόλεμο των Falklands ως εμπορικό πλοίο που είχε κατασκευαστεί και λίγο καιρό μετατράπηκε σε βοηθητικό πολεμικό πλοίο.
Η άφιξη του στο λιμάνι του Πειραιά
Κατασκευασμένο το 1980 στην Ιταλία ως container ship με το ονομα Contender Bezant , ναυλώθηκε απο το Βρετανικό Υπουργείο Αμύνης για τα Falklands και μετα αγοράστηκε ώστε να μετατραπεί σε...
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UK Navy Ship To Support Caribbean for Hurricane and COVID-19 Management
- RFA Argus has been dispatched to the Caribbean to support the British Overseas Territories.
- For assistance during the hurricane season and to assist with the response to the COVID-19.
- Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines continue to stand ready to assist the United Kingdom.
- Argus is equipped with provisions of water and ration packs from the DID.
- It is equipped with materials to repair damage and clear blocked roads in support of local emergency services.
RFA Argus has set sail for the...
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