Tim Cooper – 15th July 2026 at 12:08pm Backlit by the early morning sun, at 7am precisely, the Type 23 frigate – now simply called Ex-Montrose – moved away from the dockside and began her final journey. Towed by several tugs, the ship gradually transited Portsmouth Harbour and entered the Solent. The ultimate destination isContinue reading “Final journey for HMS Montrose, a Type 23 frigate which boasts a proud history”
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The current HMS Montrose is the eighth of the sixteen-ship Type 23 or Duke class of frigates, of the Royal Navy, named after the Duke of Montrose. She was laid down in November 1989 by Yarrow Shipbuilders on the Clyde, and was launched on 31 July 1992 by Edith Rifkind (later Lady Rifkind), wife of (later Sir) Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Defence. She was commissioned into service in June 1994.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Montrose_(F236)
Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland practises firing guns to get combat-ready
Jonathan Moynihan – 22nd June 2026 at 3:26pm A Royal Navy Type 23 frigate has been undertaking training, including firing her various guns, to ensure she is ready for combat over the last two weeks. HMS Sutherland released footage on X showing her crew practising shooting her 4.5 Mk8 gun and her ceremonial saluting guns. Continue reading “Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland practises firing guns to get combat-ready”
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