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Royal Navy Sandown Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel HMS Bangor Operating near Tobruk
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Royal Navy Sandown Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel HMS Bangor Operating near Tobruk
Sandown Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel HMS Bangor is pictured near Tobruk, Libya.
HMS Bangor and HMNS Vlaardigen had been given the task of clearing a shipping lane into the Key Port of Tobruk, Libya. Once this task had been completed HMS Bangors divers seized the opportunity to hone their skills in the shallow waters off the Libyan coast.
HMS Bangor is the ninth of the Sandown class of minehunters and was built by Vosper Thorneycroft UK Ltd at Woolston, Southampton. She was launched on the 16th April 1999 by Lady Lisa Spencer.
HMS Bangor is the first ship to be closely affiliated to Northern Ireland for over 15 years and has other official affiliations with the town of Bangor, Bangor Combined Cadet Force and Bangor Grammar School. The crew are very proud of her battle honours from Dieppe in 1942, Normandy and the English Channel in 1944 and most recently Al Faw in 2003
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
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The print captures the Royal Navy Sandown Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel HMS Bangor operating near Tobruk, Libya. Tasked with clearing a shipping lane into the Key Port of Tobruk, HMS Bangor and HMNS Vlaardigen successfully completed their mission. With this accomplished, the divers aboard HMS Bangor took advantage of the opportunity to refine their skills in the shallow waters off the Libyan coast. HMS Bangor holds significant historical importance as it is closely affiliated with Northern Ireland after more than 15 years. It also has official affiliations with the town of Bangor, Bangor Combined Cadet Force, and Bangor Grammar School. The crew takes immense pride in its battle honors from Dieppe in 1942, Normandy and the English Channel in 1944, and most recently Al Faw in 2003. Built by Vosper Thorneycroft UK Ltd at Woolston, Southampton, HMS Bangor is part of the renowned Sandown class of minehunters. Launched on April 16th, 1999 by Lady Lisa Spencer, she showcases advanced equipment for mine countermeasures operations. This image exemplifies not only the capabilities but also the dedication and professionalism exhibited by members of Armed Forces during Operation Ellamy under Unified Protector. It serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment to ensuring maritime security and safeguarding international waters from potential threats posed by mines or other hazards that may disrupt vital trade routes or endanger lives at sea.
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