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Monday, February 06, 2012

UK warship pays a visit to Jeddah ‎

Richmond (Type-23)HMS Somerset, one of the UK's 13 type 23 frigates that are the mainstay of the country's surface fleet, is paying a courtesy visit to Jeddah.

Captained by Commander Paul Bristowe, the ship is on her way back to the UK after a six-month tour of duty conducting maritime security operations that included cracking down on piracy, smuggling, terrorism, people trafficking and the illegal arms trade.

On Saturday evening, the commander and crew extended the Royal Navy's traditional hospitality to invited guests at reception on board the warship in Jeddah Islamic Port.

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