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Monday, August 08, 2011

UK: Woman to Take Command over Royal Navy Warship for First Time Ever

Lt Cdr Nick Borbone RN hands over command to Lt Cdr Sarah WestA woman is to command a frontline warship for the first time in the 500-year history of the Royal Navy.

Lieutenant Commander Sarah West, 39, will take control of the Type 23 frigate HMS Portland – and a mostly male crew of 185.

After promotion to a £65,000-a-year Commander, she must be ready to take her ship to war anywhere in the world.

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