Tuesday 21st May will be a day that will go down in history. HMS Edinburgh the last (and finest Type 42 Destroyer) sailed from her namesake city for the very last time. As she departed the Royal Marines Band played many tunes from the former Royal Yacht Britannia, also present was a lone piper who played Highland Cathedral (which should be the Scottish National Anthem). As The Fortess came broadside with Britannia, the former yachties who were onboard raised three cheers for HMS Edinburgh, off course Commander Borbone (being the gent he is) returned the three cheers. It was a very emotional event and I struggled to keep the camera in focus with my wet eyes.
BRAVO ZULU HMS EDINBURGH and Commander Borbone, you shall be missed.
I hope the Type 26 Frigate will be named after the Cities and keep the name going!!!
HMS Edinburgh is seen here sailing from her home for the last time :'-(
