She served in both the French Navy and the Free French Naval Forces during the Second World War. She was lost during the night of 18/19 February 1942 in the Caribbean Sea, possibly after colliding with an American freighter. Surcouf was named after the French privateer Robert Surcouf. She was the largest submarine built untilContinue reading “Surcouf was the largest French cruiser submarine.”
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Austal USA launched the 17th Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Augusta (LCS 34).
* Source: Austal USA The launching ceremony was held on 23 May. The launch of Augusta was a multi-step process that involved lifting the 2,500-metric-ton ship almost three feet in the air, moving it approximately 400 feet onto a moored deck barge adjacent to the assembly bay – using transporters – then transferring the LCSContinue reading “Austal USA launched the 17th Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Augusta (LCS 34).”
*QE-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIERS New commanding officer takes control of HMS Prince of Wales Captain Richard Hewitt takes control of the ship as it heads on a NATO deployment.
25th May 2022 at 4:12pm Captain Richard Hewitt (right) takes over from Captain Steve Higham (left) (Picture: HMS Prince of Wales Twitter). A new commanding officer has been appointed on HMS Prince of Wales after she departed earlier this week for a NATO deployment in the Mediterranean. Captain Richard Hewitt OBE, Commanding Officer of HMSContinue reading “*QE-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIERS New commanding officer takes control of HMS Prince of Wales Captain Richard Hewitt takes control of the ship as it heads on a NATO deployment.”
Royal Navy sailors receive new ‘cooler and more practical’ uniform The new uniform is made from flame-resistant Nomex – used in the suits of F1 drivers – which allows the body to breathe.
* Harry Adams 24th May 2022 at 5:01pm The aim of the new uniform is to be more practical, better fitting and to withstand life at sea (Picture: Royal Navy). Sailors are receiving a new uniform, with more than 1,000 personnel on operations in hot climates already wearing the new clothing. Known as Rig22, theContinue reading “Royal Navy sailors receive new ‘cooler and more practical’ uniform The new uniform is made from flame-resistant Nomex – used in the suits of F1 drivers – which allows the body to breathe.”
HMAS Stalwart executes milestone replenishment at sea
MARITIME ANDUNDERSEA WARFARE | 25 MAY 2022 By: Reporter The crew of HMAS Stalwart has successfully conducted the ship’s first replenishment at sea, marking a milestone after just a short time in service. HMAS Parramatta received HMAS Stalwart’s padded fuel line for its first replenishment at sea. According to commanding officer of Stalwart, Commander Steve McCracken, theContinue reading “HMAS Stalwart executes milestone replenishment at sea”
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