HMS Monmouth arrives today
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
HMS Monmouth, a Type 23 frigate of Great Britain's Royal Navy arrives in the country today to participate in the Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition 2007, in time for the inaugural launching on Thursday.
The ship's crew, led by Commander Tim J Peacock will also be doing some voluntary work at the Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam on Friday. Affectionately known as the 'Black Duke', it can be easily recognised by the black flag hoisted on the ship's mainmast.
HMS Monmouth, launched in 1991 and commissioned two years later, is the seventh warship to bear the name and has more battle honours than any other ship in the Fleet. Versatile, well-equipped and manned by a first class Ship's company, the HMS Monmouth is armed with two anti-submarine warfare Harpoon missile quad launchers, Vertical launch system Sea Wolf missiles, a BAE 4.5 inch Mk 8 gun, two Oerlikon 30 mm guns, four Sting Ray torpedo tubes, Seagnat and DFL3 decoy launchers.
It is the only ship in service with the UK Royal Navy that has its name painted in black and flies a plain black flag in addition to the ensign. This is due to the dissolution of the title and the blacking out of the Coat of Arms of the Duke of Monmouth in 1685 following the Monmouth Rebellion against King James II of England.
The Type 23 frigate will also be disembarking its Merlin HM Mark 1 Maritime Patrol Helicopter for a static display at the International Convention Centre for Bridex. The capable helicopter's primary roles include anti-surface ship and anti-submarine warfare, tracking and surveillance as well as secondary roles it is tasked with: amphibious support, trooping, fast roping, Maritime Sniper Operations, passenger and VIP transport, and search and rescue missions.
It is also fitted with the medium-and-low frequency active dripping sonar, called FLASH, which provides the capability to conduct an acoustic tracking search to a maximum depth of 2,000 ft underwater. The Merlin is increasingly being deployed for use in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare operations, playing a leading role in the tactical commands.
Together with the Type 23 frigate, the combination of the two, as described by the Defence Export Service Organisation (DESO) — is a true force multiplier.
The Brunei Times
The ship's crew, led by Commander Tim J Peacock will also be doing some voluntary work at the Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam on Friday. Affectionately known as the 'Black Duke', it can be easily recognised by the black flag hoisted on the ship's mainmast.
HMS Monmouth, launched in 1991 and commissioned two years later, is the seventh warship to bear the name and has more battle honours than any other ship in the Fleet. Versatile, well-equipped and manned by a first class Ship's company, the HMS Monmouth is armed with two anti-submarine warfare Harpoon missile quad launchers, Vertical launch system Sea Wolf missiles, a BAE 4.5 inch Mk 8 gun, two Oerlikon 30 mm guns, four Sting Ray torpedo tubes, Seagnat and DFL3 decoy launchers.
It is the only ship in service with the UK Royal Navy that has its name painted in black and flies a plain black flag in addition to the ensign. This is due to the dissolution of the title and the blacking out of the Coat of Arms of the Duke of Monmouth in 1685 following the Monmouth Rebellion against King James II of England.
The Type 23 frigate will also be disembarking its Merlin HM Mark 1 Maritime Patrol Helicopter for a static display at the International Convention Centre for Bridex. The capable helicopter's primary roles include anti-surface ship and anti-submarine warfare, tracking and surveillance as well as secondary roles it is tasked with: amphibious support, trooping, fast roping, Maritime Sniper Operations, passenger and VIP transport, and search and rescue missions.
It is also fitted with the medium-and-low frequency active dripping sonar, called FLASH, which provides the capability to conduct an acoustic tracking search to a maximum depth of 2,000 ft underwater. The Merlin is increasingly being deployed for use in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare operations, playing a leading role in the tactical commands.
Together with the Type 23 frigate, the combination of the two, as described by the Defence Export Service Organisation (DESO) — is a true force multiplier.
The Brunei Times
Business Besides Oil
