HMS Cumberland ready for embargo operations in Libya

[MoD_RSS]

HMS Cumberland is ready to move into the next phase of operations in Libya by enforcing the arms embargo under UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973.

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[Seaweed]

If I read the Meejia right, she was on her way home when this blew up (and it was sheer luck we had a ship anywhjere near(ish)). So her people must be seriously happy.

 

[Naval_Gazer]

If I read the Meejia right, she was on her way home when this blew up (and it was sheer luck we had a ship anywhjere near(ish)). So her people must be seriously happy.

See Portsmouth News: Libya mission for Portsmouth based HMS Liverpool

 

[Scouse_Castaway]

Seems all the surplus to requirements assets are suddenly proving useful........wow, didnt see that coming

 

[Naval_Gazer]

Seems all the surplus to requirements assets are suddenly proving useful........wow, didnt see that coming

Too true. Liverpool is due to join Cumberland on SDSR 'Death Row' next year (link).