Tom Weaver

[Tom Weaver @WeaverThomas]

@SW_Help Stuck at Sherborne trying to get to London.

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

During the final cruise of the Audacious-class aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in 1978, the crew held a mock funeral in which the wardroom piano was lauched from the bow catapult and buried at sea. The piano hit 104 knots as it went over the end of the flight deck.
#FunFactFriday

[Tom Shugart @tshugart3]

A great example of how, if you're going to fight a major power war, you can't just do it with airlift.

For comparison, according to Army transport guidance an infantry brigade would require 287 C-17 flights. By sea, it would take 1 to 2 ships, depending on type.

[Foreign Affairs @ForeignAffairs]

“China, Russia, and the United States should acknowledge they have a common Antarctic threat: a failed treaty system,” writes @BuchananLiz.
https://t.co/526aCBiWOM

[HMS Protector @hmsprotector]

We are grateful to @CoastGuardCAN and Capt Simon Dockerill for providing ice expertise and training for our #Antarctic deployment. The partnership also enables @RoyalNavy crew to serve in CCG ships in the #Arctic to gain valuable polar navigation and icebreaking experience. 🇬🇧🇨🇦

[HMS Protector @hmsprotector]

During our recent visit to South Georgia, Protector used her survey boat’s multibeam sonar to support @UKHO and @GovSGSSI work on the rapidly retreating Neumayer Glacier. The bright colours on the chart show how far our hydrographers surveyed beyond the charted limit.

[HMS Protector @hmsprotector]

Some highlights of what we have been up to so far in Antarctica. Great work by LPhot Smith who is enjoying his first deployment in Protector. @AntarcticHT @Oceanites

[Tom Weaver @WeaverThomas]

@NewbuildNick @hmsprotector True. But when DP can’t maintain position…

[HMS Protector @hmsprotector]

Watch rotation complete ✅ We are ready for our second Antarctic work package and had some time to enjoy the stunning Falkland Islands summer ☀️🐧

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Protecting the penguins... 🐧

#RoyalNavy sailors from @hmsprotector are taking meticulous steps to avoid spreading dangerous bird flu to remote penguin colonies as the ice breaker carries out scientific and conservation work in Antarctica.

[HMS Protector @hmsprotector]

We have arrived in the Antarctic and the local wildlife came out to greet us. Next stop Port Lockroy. Photos by @gtsasmithphotography
@AntarcticHT @natgeowild @RoyalNavy

[HMS Protector @hmsprotector]

After 20 months and 54,500nm, Capt Maryla Ingham RN has handed over Command to Capt Tom Weaver OBE RN today in the Falkland Islands. The Ship will sail in the coming weeks to support British scientific and national interests in the region.

[Tom Weaver @WeaverThomas]

@TomSharpe134 Good luck Tom, great news.

[Canadian Coast Guard @CoastGuardCAN]

News from #BritishColumbia: Earlier this year, Captain Richard Marriott joined the British @RoyalNavy Ice Patrol Ship, HMS Protector, in Antarctica to provide training and mentorship on ship operations in polar waters.

[Tom Weaver @WeaverThomas]

@ReneBalletta Moving out of my Northwood SFA on Friday so there will be one more on the books. No heating or hot water though so standard Pinnacle service. Good luck with the move!

[Defense of Ukraine @DefenceU]

On the eve of the historic coronation, we'd like to thank our British friends for your friendship. We are grateful for your unwavering support and partnership, especially in the past year!

[Reuters @Reuters]

Demonstrators disrupted traffic in London to paint a huge Ukraine flag on the road in front of the Russian embassy on the eve of the Ukraine war's first anniversary

[Tom Weaver @WeaverThomas]

@hmsdiamond Congratulations Liam, well deserved.

[Tom Weaver @WeaverThomas]

@HMSCattistock @RoyalNavy Congratulations Tom. Fair winds