After an historic ceremony in DC, Peter Mandelson is officially His Majesty’s Ambassador to the US! 🇬🇧🇺🇸
From protecting our people, to growing our economies; our nations are better together.
As a longstanding friend of the US, he looks forward to deepening this vital alliance.
Not enough people know about what this hero did...
Luis Pardo, the @Armada_Chile commander of the ship which rescued sailors from Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, has been recognised for his heroic efforts by the UK during icebreaker @hmsprotector port stop in Chile.
⬇Not enough people know about what this hero did...
Luis Pardo, the @Armada_Chile commander of the ship which rescued sailors from Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, has been recognised for his heroic efforts by the UK during icebreaker @hmsprotector port stop in Chile.
⬇Not enough people know about what this hero did...
Luis Pardo, the @Armada_Chile commander of the ship which rescued sailors from Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, has been recognised for his heroic efforts by the UK during icebreaker @hmsprotector port stop in Chile.
⬇Not enough people know about what this hero did...
Luis Pardo, the @Armada_Chile commander of the ship which rescued sailors from Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, has been recognised for his heroic efforts by the UK during icebreaker @hmsprotector port stop in Chile.
⬇Not enough people know about what this hero did...
Luis Pardo, the @Armada_Chile commander of the ship which rescued sailors from Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, has been recognised for his heroic efforts by the UK during icebreaker @hmsprotector port stop in Chile.
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From fundraising for UK charities to hosting the @RoyalNavy, organisations like @stgeorgesbalt provide a vital link to the UK for Brits in America.
Our Assistant Naval Attaché to the US was honoured to speak on the strength of 🇬🇧-🇺🇸 cooperation at its Trafalgar Night dinner.
Happy 187th Birthday to the @RoyalNavy Engineering Branch.
A great day to recognise our #AWEsoME innovative, agile, skilled and professional #Engineering community and remember our heritage as we train for the future. ⚓️🚁🛠️🚢
Today, we remember the exceptional bravery and the sacrifices of those who took part in the Normandy Landings. As an amphibious platform, we especially pay tribute to all those sailors and marines involved in Operation Nepture, the seaborne element of the invasion.
#DDay80.
Our resident Change Advocate Network (CAN) representative, Lt Cdr Will Astley RN, has delivered several workshops over the past few weeks. These engaging sessions have covered a diverse spectrum of topics, including: empowerment, self-awareness, and benefits of a growth mindset.
After 3 years serving as the Senior Naval Officer (SNO), Cdr Mark Rowbotham RN, formally hands over responsibility for BULW to Cdr Jim Morley RN in a ceremony held in the dock.
Thank you for your hard work - 'fair winds and following seas' in your next appointment 👏
Building on an already rich history... 🇺🇸x🇬🇧
The #RoyalNavy and @USCG have vowed to work more closely together in a range of areas, including fighting crime, operations in the polar regions and exchange programmes.
Read more ▶️https://t.co/YiBRLns8lW
#OnThisDay 100 years ago in 1922 the Admiralty ordered that the first rate, HMS VICTORY, should be preserved in Number 2 Dock @HMNBPortsmouth where you can still see her today. The worlds oldest warship still in commission.
HMS Sultan has achieved 65 years as a centre of Marine and Air Engineering excellence. Join with us across 65 days of celebrations, in which we will share some fun facts about the Base and its history.
#RoyalNavy#Sultan65#takeacloserlook#inspireanengineer.
Each April, we pay tribute to our military children. There are more than 2 million children of active duty, National Guard, Reserve and U.S. military veterans who support their brave parents each and every day. https://t.co/nlpIRt0QLW
We’ve been watching @coast and @theAliceRoberts during lockdown. Today’s challenge was to replicate the sandcastle experiment here at First Landing beach VA.
@ComdtUSCG@RoyalNavy@HMS_Westminster A great example of 🇬🇧🇺🇸naval allies working together. @USCG marine engineers deployed with the Royal Navy at sea protecting our shared maritime interests.
#USCG at sea with @RoyalNavy! MK1 Luis Soto is deployed to the Baltic Sea aboard @HMS_WESTMINSTER, taking part in the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force-9 northern European nations working together. #GlobalCoastGuard
During routine dredging of the Savannah River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers found some interesting artefacts! It's possible the cannons, anchor & ship timbers could belong to the Royal Navy's HMS Rose, a ship that dates back to the American Revolution & was scuttled in 1779.