Recent Tweets of Interest
29 Oct 2022 - Click on the linked dates to see all associated photos and videos.
Steve A Wenham
27 Oct 2022 - "HMS Brocklesby returns this morning."
21 Oct 2022 - “HMS Cattistock seen this week.”
5 Oct 2022 - "Atherstone - tug arriving tomorrow to tow her to Belfast on Friday."
1 Oct 2022 - "Former Royal Navy [minehunting] hovercraft BH7 seen at the Hovercraft Museum at the former RN naval air station Daedalus."
Royal Navy
19 Oct 2022 - “Patrol ship HMS TAMAR tested the Royal Navy's plans for future minehunting operations during a major exercise off South Korea. For MIWEX22 she hosted a US Navy dive team and autonomous kit – one possible option for replacing dedicated minehunters.”
HMS HURWORTH (MCM2 Crew 6)
21 Oct 2022 - ”MCM2 Crew 6 have now taken over HMS HURWORTH from MCM2 Crew 3. It has been a pleasure to have served on such a fantastic vessel and will forever be proud to be included in the HURWORTH family."
HMS HURWORTH (MCM2 Crew 3)
19 )ct 2022 - “Deployments require continuous hard work from all of the Crew; HMS HURWORTH recognises those who have excelled during this time, and we had the privilege of a visit from Commander Surface Flotilla, Cdre Tim Neild CBE, to present a prize to our Sailor of the deployment. Well done AB(D) Andrews!”
17 Oct 2022 - ““This weekend, we were delighted to host The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors on board for a Ship's tour. The Merchant Taylors are fantastic affiliates to MCM2 and also do great work across the City of London and the wider community.”
12 Oct 2022 - "SNMCMG1 are taking part in one of the largest exercises in Europe: Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2. We are training and testing all out-stations, including damage control, tactical manoeuvring and Gunnery with live air and surface assets!"
HMS BANGOR (MCM1 Crew 2)
20 Oct 2022 - “Handover complete. Lt Cdr Henderson and Crew 2 have taken over the Ship from Crew 6. We look forward to our time out in Bahrain working with our international partners and contributing to regional security. To Crew 6, fair winds and following seas”
HMS PRESIDENT
16 Oct 2022 - "Members of Ships’ Company were privileged to be welcomed aboard Hunt Class Minesweeper HMS Hurworth this afternoon, which is currently moored outside HMS President."
Harland & Wolff
14 Oct 2022 - "Fantastic to welcome HMS Atherstone to Harland & Wolff (Appledore)”
Navy Lookout
14 Oct 2022 - "HMS Hurworth alongside at HMS President RNR in London this morning."
6 Oct 2022 - “HMS Hurworth inbound to Devonport this morning - serving with SNMCMG1.”
HMS MIDDLETON (MCM2 Crew 4/7)
13 Oct 2022 - "That’s all folks! MCM2 Crew 4 have completed another turn of the handle in Bahrain and handed the ship back to Crew 7. Farewell to the sun, sand and everyone we have visited Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Good luck C7, we’ll see you soon!"
Defence Images UK
15 Oct 2022 - "Name: HMS Hurworth
Hull No: M39
Type: Hunt-Class Mine Countermeasure Vessel
Photo Loc: Alderman Stairs
Vessel Loc: HMS President
Date: 15-10-22"
Amy Savage
12 Oct 2022 - “Ex-HMS Atherstone arriving at Appledore this evening.”
Jake Corben Shipspotting
10 Oct 2022 - “Ex HMS Atherstone departs from Portsmouth bound for Belfast being towed by tug FORTITUDE.”
DTXG (Diving Threat & Exploitation Group
7 Oct 2022 - “DTXG has just participated in Ex NORTHERN CHALLENGE 22. 14 NATO and partner nations tested 28 elite land and maritime EOD teams over 2 weeks, enhancing skills against realistic devices in a challenging environment.”
