HMS SUTHERLAND

Launched in 1996 and the 13th of 16 Type 23 frigates. The best @RoyalNavy Frigate 2020, known as the #FightingClan; our motto is WITHOUT FEAR.

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BACK AT SEA

After a recent port visit in Lisbon, the #FightingClan have been back at sea continuing regeneration trials, including final trials of the Magazine Torpedo Launching System.

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HMS Sutherland visited Lisbon this week as her regeneration continues. During the port visit, she hosted the Deputy Commander STRIKFORNATO RAdm Craig Wood CBE for discussions with the crew, alongside the UK and NATO Defence Attachés. @royalnavy

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Taking centre stage...

@HMSSutherland proved a popular attraction during events celebrating the 837th anniversary of the port of Hamburg, welcoming more than 5,000 visitors aboard.

Read more: https://t.co/30vpkwe796

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FAREWELL GERMANY!

The #fightingclan left the port of Hamburg in a coordinated departure with FGS Rhein after a successful visit in support of #hafenfest representing the UK and @RoyalNavy

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HELLO AND THANK YOU HAMBURG!

HMS Sutherland has been in Hamburg this week representing the UK in support of the largest maritime festival in Europe #Hafenfest. The ship has been enjoying working with many of our partners and had over 5000 visitors on board! @RoyalNavy

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NAVIGATING THE WAY!

Congratulations to Lt Jack Buller on passing his Bridge Warfare Qualification professional board. A fantastic achievement as Lt Buller leaves the #FightingClan and now moves on the next stage of his career in the Fleet. BZ Jack!
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WEAPON CHARGE QUALIFICATION SUCCESS

Congratulations to Deputy Weapon Engineer Officer - Lt Shaun Cockram who recently celebrated success during his WCQ board. This board represents a key milestone in the career of all Weapon Engineers in the @RoyalNavy. BZ Shaun! ⚓️

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ANOTHER INTER-SERVICE TITLE!

HMS Sutherland's Ship's Company set themselves up in the hangar to watch on the big screen the Men's Rugby Union side triumph over the Army at Twickeham!

Now the support switches to the Senior Women's team! @RNRugby @RoyalNavy

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@HMSSomerset @navalhistorian Fair Winds @HMSSomerset ⚓️🤝

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FINAL PUSH FOR FIGHTING CLAN SAILORS!

CO Cdr White, held a video call for Ship's Company and shipmates LS(EW) Fraser and ET(WE) Davidson, who complete their monumental charity run with WO1 Cozens this weekend covering over 800 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End! @RoyalNavy

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Fair winds and following seas to all our friends and collegues in @HMSDragon as they sail to conduct defensive operations in the Eastern Mediterranean 🫡

A huge effort by all to finish essential maintenance and embark vital stores and ammuniton in such a short time! 👏

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HMS Dragon has begun her journey to the eastern Mediterranean to join the UK's defensive operations in the region.

Hundreds of well-wishers, including loved ones of the ship's crew, lined the seawall as the ship sailed from Portsmouth.

🔗https://t.co/xQqazM6Mcd

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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus (Happy St David's Day) from all in the Fighting Clan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

We are a proud Ship's Company of personnel from all around the world 🌎

The ongoing 6 Nations 🏉 and a World Cup ⚽️ on the horizon is great for banter on board 😬

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@HMSDaring @RoyalNavy @HMNBPortsmouth Welcome back!

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From all in the Fighting Clan - we just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very happy Burns Night.

We are proud of our Scottish connections and have a strong bond and affinity with the County of Sutherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Ever wondered what sailors get up to during down time at sea??

Watch Naval films of course 🎥

The Fighting Clan's Hangar got turned into a cinema to watch Greyhound and trust us.... there is no better feeling than the 4D effects of the motion of the ocean to bring it to life 🌊

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What a week at sea for the Fighting Clan! Achieved so much and overcame some challenges:

🫡 Handed over Command ✅️
🏊‍♂️ Man Overboard exercise ✅️
🔫 Force Protection proven ✅️
⚡️ Proven Comms and Sensors ✅️
💥 Test fired our 4.5 Gun ✅️

#SansPeur @RoyalNavy

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A changing of the guard in The Fighting Clan as we bid a fond farewell to our outgoing Commanding Officer, Cdr James Wallington-Smith RN, and bid a very warm welcome to Cdr Kris White RN as the incoming CO 🫡

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@NatashaMDay I don't want to embarrass our snow (ice) angels 👼

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@NatashaMDay That was us on the Flight Deck this morning 🥶 🧊