Iron age resumes as Royal Navy’s updated frigate returns to sea
May 16, 2023 · For the first time in more than five years, HMS Iron Duke – one of the greatest names in British military and Royal Navy history – is back at sea as one of the nation’s most advanced frigates.
Iron Duke to return to sea after five year refit - Naval Technology
May 23, 2023 · Iron Duke to return to sea after five year refit. HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate, has returned to sea after a five-year refit, the twice the duration of any previous overhaul.
Crew bring frigate HMS Iron Duke back to life - Royal Navy
Nov 11, 2022 · The ship, currently in the basin by the frigate refit complex in Devonport, is the first to benefit from Operation Baton (T23) – the crew of a ship entering refit transfer to one coming to the end of a maintenance period to help regenerate it.
HMS Iron Duke welcome the public onboard to showcase the …
Sep 14, 2024 · The crew of HMS Iron Duke welcomed residents of Jersey aboard to show them how a Royal Navy warship operates. The 4,900-tonne Type 23 Duke Class frigate docked on the Channel Island where she opened her doors to the public, brought local Sea Cadets onboard and held a reception for visitors.
HMS Iron Duke (F234) - Wikipedia
HMS Iron Duke is a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy, and the third ship to bear the name.. Iron Duke has intercepted several large consignments of illegal drugs being sent from the Caribbean to Europe.. In her only combat mission, she was in action off Libya in 2011, destroying a gun battery outside the besieged town of Misrata.She also fired star shells through the night to illuminate pro ...
UK’s Type 23 frigate back at sea after major refit - Naval Today
May 22, 2023 · Royal Navy's Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke is back at sea for the first time in more than five years, after completing a major refit.
Royal Navy: Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke to return home to ... - The News
May 19, 2023 · The Royal Navy plans for the new Type 26 and 31 frigates begin to enter service later this decade. Commander Charles Wheen, HMS Iron Duke’s Commanding Officer, hailed the return to...
HMS Iron Duke is due to open to visitors during Jersey visit - BBC
Sep 13, 2024 · HMS Iron Duke, the Royal Navy warship affiliated to Jersey, has arrived in island waters and will open to the public during a three-day visit. The type 23 frigate, which has taken part in...
Warship Returns To Sea After Major Refit - Babcock International
May 19, 2023 · The warship, the third incarnation of Iron Duke commissioned in 1993 following her predecessors of 1655 and 1912, will now continue rigorous sea trials and testing to ensure she is ready in all respects for operational tasking later in the year.
HMS Iron Duke | Royal Navy
As a Type 23 Duke Class frigate, HMS Iron Duke is one of the Royal Navy’s most versatile warships. She plays a key role in protecting our nation’s interests, from policing vital trade routes to supporting humanitarian aid missions.
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