HMS Walney

Royal Navy Single Role Minehunter Walney seen departing Faslane 5th October 2009 to participate in Neptune Warrior 09-2.

Seen here escorting HMS Illustrious out of Faslane

HMS Northumberland

Royal Navy Frigate Northumberland seen departing Faslane 5th October 2009 to participate in the Neptune Warrior 09-02

 

 

 

 

FS Styx

French Mine Disposal Tender Styx seen departing Faslane 5th October 2009 to participate in the Neptune Warrior 09-2

BNS Defensora

Brazilian Frigate Defensora seen departing Faslane 5th October 2009 to participate in the Neptune Warrior 09-2

HMS Daring

Hms Daring is a Type 45 AAW Destroyer is the first of the Type 45s to fly the white ensign since its handover ceremony on the 10th December 2008. Daring represents a step change in the air defence capability of the Royal Navy in comparison with the class of ships that it replaces and, arguably, will be the benchmark capability for maritime air defence.

This is the seventh ship to bear the name. Launched at the BAE Systems, shipyard in Scotstoun on 01 February 2006 by HRH the Countess of Wessex. The T45 Destroyer is the First of Class of six ships being built on the Clyde. The ships motto is ‘Splendide Audax’ (Finely Daring).

She is seen here passing through the lock on her first visit to the Scottish Capital  20/11/09

 

Approaching the quayside

Safely on the quayside

A few more

 

 

Stern view

 A view from the quayside

Two night time images

 

 

Daring's White Ensign

Hms Daring is seen leaving Leith on the 22/11/09 after a most enjoyable weekend.

 

 

Come back soon Daring 

I was lucky enough to get a guided tour of the vessel click HERE for photographs

HMS Illustrious

Hms Illustrious departing Faslane 5th October 2009