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HMS Forth has been officially commissioned into the Royal Navy at HMNB Portsmouth. She is the first of five new ships which will take part in a range of national and international operations, keeping the seas safe and ensuring a truly Global Britain. Her arrival is the second brand new ship to be delivered to the Portsmouth flotilla as part of the Government’s ten year 178m equipment programme to give the forces the kit they need to do the job. Find out more: http://ow.ly/m2TX30jtBIe | HM Naval

65K views · 5.4K reactions | The Royal Navy has this morning completed its public duties at some of the nation's great landmarks. Personnel from all over the country, including Portsmouth, have done the RN proud, guarding the Royal palaces of Buckingham, St James, The Tower of London and Windsor Castle with due ceremonial splendour and with musical support from the bands of HM Royal Marines. | HM Naval Base Portsmouth | Facebook

The Royal Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel HMS Forth has arrived in her home port of HMNB Portsmouth. Built in Scotland she is the first of five next generation Batch 2 ships which are primarily designed for fishery protection and UK maritime defence but can also deploy on North and South Atlantic patrols to undertake counter-smuggling and terrorism duties. A significant step change in capability, HMS Forth and her sisters are faster, have a bigger flight deck, an increased range of 5500 nau

Historic buildings at HMNB Portsmouth and around dockyard "at risk" - pictures