Media Items of Naval Interest (MINI)

[sgtpepperband]

HMS Monitor to open to the public

Plans to provide public access to a First World War warship in Hampshire will be looked at next week. HMS Monitor, launched in 1915 and used to ferry British and Commonwealth troops during the Gallipoli campaign, is currently docked in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
The M33 coastal bombardment vessel was also used in 1919 for the Russian Civil War, covering the withdrawal of Allied and White Russian troops from north Russia. It was acquired by Hampshire County Council's museum service in 1990, but can only be viewed from the dockside.

HMS Monitor to open to the public (From This is Hampshire)
(Source: This Is Hampshire)

 

[Naval_Gazer]

HMS Monitor to open to the public

HMS Monitor to open to the public (From This is Hampshire)
(Source: This Is Hampshire)

She's actually a monitor that was once called HMS Minerva.

 

[Ageing_Gracefully]

Alex Salmond’s hubris; Scotland’s naval conundrum

To say that complacency is oozing out of Holyrood is an understatement. It is easy to forget that Alex Salmond is not the leader of an independent Scotland, with an autonomous military and a healthy defence budget.

Alex Salmond's hubris; Scotland's naval conundrum - The World Outline*|*The World Outline
(Source: The World Outline)

Not quite sure who is spouting the most bullshoite, Wee Eck or the writer of that article!

However, the fact remains that the RN is so overstretched that they are giuarding just about every hotspot and leaving UK to be looked after by a few small patrol craft.

Remember last year when it took two days to scramble a warship (from wither Portsmouth of Plymouth, can't remember which) to check out the Russians in our northern waters. Overstretch? Nah, the Defence and Strategic Review says not so there can't be.

 

[Naval_Gazer]

Pongos all at sea...

Laudable attempt to support a good cause but what happened to the five Ps?

All at sea... HMS Bouncy Castle: Soldiers battle through a choppy Solent on doomed voyage | Mail Online​

Mind you, I doubt success would have generated as much publicity (or money) for H4H so perhaps there was method in their madness.

 

[Naval_Gazer]

Lord Mountbatten: a rogue’s history

Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, otherwise known as Lord Mountbatten, has been a key figure in securing the British royal family’s interests through successfully advancing divisive ploys in different countries in the mid-20th century.

PressTV - Lord Mountbatten: a rogue?s history
(Source: Press TV)

Don't be surprised if this Iranian site appears somewhat partisan in its reporting of issues concerning 'The Little Satan'. ;-)

 

[sgtpepperband]

If you thought scarves for Submarines was weird, check out this crazy fella...

Model maker creates courgette submarine

A keen gardener and model maker has launched a new submarine – called HMS Courgette. Eric Rayment, 65, could think of nothing better than making a homage to Gosport’s HMS Alliance when he discovered the 14lb vegetable growing in his garden.

Model maker creates courgette submarine - Defence - Portsmouth News
(Source: Pompey News)

 

[sgtpepperband]

Plans to improve Daedalus get the go-ahead

Millions of pounds could be spent to attract commercial air companies to Daedalus.

Last night Fareham councillors agreed to back ‘significant investment’ – worth millions – at the airstrip as part of the Solent Enterprise Zone.

If all parties concerned agree, the airstrip could become licensed, which means commercial airlines and business jets could land there. At the moment it is unlicensed so only light aircraft and private jets are allowed to use the landing strip.

Plans to improve Daedalus get the go-ahead - Traffic & Travel - Portsmouth News
(Source: Pompey News)

 

[fishhead]

If you thought scarves for Submarines was weird, check out this crazy fella...

Model maker creates courgette submarine

A keen gardener and model maker has launched a new submarine – called HMS Courgette. Eric Rayment, 65, could think of nothing better than making a homage to Gosport’s HMS Alliance when he discovered the 14lb vegetable growing in his garden.

Model maker creates courgette submarine - Defence - Portsmouth News
(Source: Pompey News)

At the risk of being labelled a pedant. The proud modeller is holding a Marrow not a Courgette.

 

[sgtpepperband]

Sailor returns home after 12-year absence

A sailor serving on board HMS Richmond has been able to return home for the first time in more than 12 years. Leading Seaman Warfare Specialist Jamie Fowler left his family and home in St Helena for a career in the Royal Navy.

Sailor returns home after 12-year absence - Portsmouth News
(Source: Pompey News)

 

[sgtpepperband]

Minehunter welcomes new commanding officer on board

A Minehunter will be welcoming on board a new commanding officer.

Portsmouth-based HMS Ledbury is being handed over to Lieutenant Commander Simon Pressdee, a childhood friend of outgoing Captain, Lt Cdr Justin Hains.

Minehunter welcomes new commanding officer on board - Portsmouth News
(Source: Pompey News)

 

[WreckerL]

Minehunter welcomes new commanding officer on board

A Minehunter will be welcoming on board a new commanding officer.

Portsmouth-based HMS Ledbury is being handed over to Lieutenant Commander Simon Pressdee, a childhood friend of outgoing Captain, Lt Cdr Justin Hains.

Minehunter welcomes new commanding officer on board - Portsmouth News
(Source: Pompey News)

I can't make out the badge on the submariner 2 1/2's cuff, thought it might be spag at first but it's not, any ideas?

 

[WreckerL]

MCDO badge

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Although, it is interesting (and perhaps telling?) if you Google Image search "MCDO Badge" :wink:

Interestingly, if I'd known what to Google I wouldn't have needed to ask the question in the first place

 

[WreckerL]

that wasn't a dig, Google it and you'll see :thumbright:

I have now and learnt a lot about McDonalds :shock:

 

[Subsunk]

If you thought scarves for Submarines was weird, check out this crazy fella...

Model maker creates courgette submarine

A keen gardener and model maker has launched a new submarine – called HMS Courgette. Eric Rayment, 65, could think of nothing better than making a homage to Gosport’s HMS Alliance when he discovered the 14lb vegetable growing in his garden.

Model maker creates courgette submarine - Defence - Portsmouth News
(Source: Pompey News)

Liked, as Mr Rayment is clearly on our side, and he's clearly not a man to cross.

 

[Joint_Force_Harrier]

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28627158

As it can't be done from mainland Italy I suppose it's upto the senior service

 

[sweetpea]

Merlins handover ceremony at RAF Benson.

A ceremony to mark the handover of the RAF's Oxfordshire-based Merlin helicopter force to the Royal Navy has been held.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-29422201

Prince Andrew at RAF Benson as the Merlin helicopter squadron is disbanded
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/11504945.Prince_Andrew_at_RAF_Benson_as_the_Merlin_helicopter_squadron_is_disbanded/?ref=mr

SP

 

[PeterD]

took this wednesday HMS Liverpool leaving Portsmouth for the last time

 

[Bantam57]

As it says on the tin. Anything in the media in relation to the Royal Navy, please post it in here.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/defence/article4309298.ece

Article in The Times re Nimrod - any thoughts please?

 

[Sumo]

If this link works, Nuclear exercise in Guzz Docyard report?

http://eandt.theiet.org/news/2015/nuclear-drill.cfm?utm_source=Adestra&utm_campaign=E&T Daily - New Version&utm_medium=Newsletters - E&T Daily&utm_content=E&T Daily&utm_term=http://eandt.theiet.org/news/2015/nuclear-drill.cfm&utm_contact=516680

 

[WreckerL]

If this link works, Nuclear exercise in Guzz Docyard report?

http://eandt.theiet.org/news/2015/nuclear-drill.cfm?utm_source=Adestra&utm_campaign=E&T Daily - New Version&utm_medium=Newsletters - E&T Daily&utm_content=E&T Daily&utm_term=http://eandt.theiet.org/news/2015/nuclear-drill.cfm&utm_contact=516680

Linkee no workee