Navy

35,000 Nautical Miles Across Four Oceans To Get Home For Christmas

HMS Lancaster is the latest Royal Navy ship to be welcomed home for Christmas.

The frigate returned to Portsmouth after a nine-month deployment in the North and South Atlantic.

Families were dockside to cheer their loved ones home

The Type 23 frigate has travelled more than 35,000 nautical miles across four oceans and has visited 23 ports in 18 counties.

The ship was the first Royal Navy vessel to deploy with the new Wildcat maritime attack helicopter.

Commander Peter Laughton reunited with his family

During nine months away HMS Lancaster has delivered an intensive programme of defence engagement and maritime security from the Caribbean to West Africa.

HMS Lancaster’s Commanding Officer, Commander Peter Laughton, said:

“My superbly professional and upbeat ship’s company has consistently delivered throughout a challenging but ultimately fun and hugely rewarding period on operations and I could not be more proud of their achievements.”

Tim Cooper was dockside for the arrival...