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Friday, June 04, 2010

Navy greets Clyde-built destroyer with special 'christening'

Type-45 destroyerA Clyde-built destroyer was welcomed into the Royal Navy fleet at a special "christening" ceremony held yesterday.

HMS Dauntless, the second of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 destroyers, was formally commissioned into service at Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire.

Hundreds of guests, including families of the 190 crew members, attended the service with principal guests including Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar.

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