HMS Tamar enjoys South Pacific visit during deployment on the other side of the world
HMS Tamar has paid a diplomatic visit to an island country 9,000 miles from the UK not visited by a Royal Navy vessel since the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1982.
The crew of the Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel were accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Fiji Doctor Brian Jones, during the visit to Tuvalu in the South Pacific, off the east coast of Australia.
Together the crew and Dr Jones played host to several Tuvalan officials, met with students in Vaitupu and took part in training exercises with their counterparts.
HMS Tamar posted on X: "Tuvalu. Not since 1982 has the White Ensign visited your shores, when it flew from HMY Britannia.
"Along with His Excellency Dr Brian Jones (BHC), we were honoured to see your beautiful country again and share our little slice of the UK with you in return."
The visit was also praised by the British High Commissioner to Australia for helping with diplomatic relations.
The visit was also joined by UK Defence Advisor Lieutenant Colonel Sophie Waters.
HMS Tamar is currently patrolling the Pacific to prevent illegal fishing operations and drug smuggling.
Visits such as this one by Tamar are important to maintain the co-operation and friendship between both nations and their armed forces.
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