RN Frigates: Type 23 Duke Class

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The Type 23 Duke Class frigate was originally designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), but the addition of the vertical-launched Seawolf point missile defence system and the Boeing Harpoon surface-to-surface missile, has expanded its role to include anti-surface warfare (ASuW).

The first Type 23 was commissioned in 1990. TheType 23 Duke Class frigates are:

HMS Norfolk (F230) commissioned June 1990
HMS Argyle (F231) commissioned May 1991
HMS Lancaster (F229) commissioned May 1992
HMS Marlborough (F233) commissioned June 1991
HMS Iron Duke (F234) commissioned May 1993
HMS Monmouth (F235) commissioned September 1993
HMS Montrose (F236) commissioned June 1994
HMS Westminister (F237) commissioned May 1994
HMS Northumberland (F238) commissioned November 1994
HMS Richmond (F239) commissioned June 1995
HMS Somerset (F82) commissioned September 1996
HMS Grafton (F80) commissioned May 1997
HMS Sutherland (F81) commissioned July 1997
HMS Kent (F78) commissioned June 2000
HMS Portland (F79) commissioned May 2001
HMS St Albans (F83) commissioned June 2002

In July 2004, the UK Ministry of Defence announced that the Type 23 fleet was to be reduced to 13. Batch 1 vessels, HMS Norfolk, and Marlborough were decommissioned in 2005 and Grafton in March 2006. All three were sold to the Chilean Navy and delivered over 2007-2008. Grafton was renamed Almirante Lynch (FF-07), Marlborough to Almirante Condell (FF-06) and Norfolk to Almirante Cochrane (FF-05).

Type 23 Duke Class frigate deployments

In July 2006, HMS St Albans assisted in the evacuation of UK nationals from Beirut during the Israel / Lebanon conflict, as part of the Royal Navy Operation Highbrow.

In late July, 2011 British Royal Navy Frigate Type 23 Duke-class HMS Sutherland conducted a boarding operation in international waters close to Libya. This operation was to prevent the flow of illegal weapons into the hands of pro-Gaddafi forces to protect Libyan civilians.

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HMS Monmouth F235

Operation Westlant 18

Britain's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is deployed to the east coast of the United States for her maiden F-35 Lightning flying trials. Joined by her task group, including HMS Monmouth, it marks the first time F-35 stealth jets have flown from the carrier's flight deck. As well as the vital deck trials, the deployment also involves exercises to prove the ship's ability to operate with other nations’ ships and aircraft.

#Sunsets with #F35 and @HMSQnlz
What an amazing photo taken by our very own AB(Sea) Devine
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Our Wildcat Helicopter has been providing search and rescue overwatch for the F-35B Flying trials #FlyNavy
#F35onDeck #Westlant18 #F35B #F35 #RoyalNavy
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HMS Queen Elizabeth @HMSQnlz Oct 1
USNS SUPPLY has joined our Taskgroup with USS LASSEN. Today she gave us our welcome present; F76 dieso fuel.
She also presented @HMS_MONMOUTH with some liquid gold as we increased our @NATO and #Allied capability.
#Global Reach #capabilityincreased #F35ondeck
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HMS Monmouth -The Black Duke - proclaims their further involvement in #Westlant18.
Been back supporting @HMSQnlz in her F-35B Flying trials.
📸 - AB Devine #F35 #F35B #Westlant18 #BlackDuke
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Source for all the images above is HMS Monmouth on Twitter
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You have been very busy today Harry ;)

The RN has had its money worth out of these and their crews and no mistake , and continue to do so.

Thanks for the post and for sharing the photo's with us all ....many thanks :)
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For ease of reference; the current 13 x Type 23 Duke Class Frigates in RN Service are listed below.

HMS Argyll (F231)
HMS Lancaster (F229)
HMS Iron Duke (F234)
HMS Monmouth (F235)
HMS Kent (F78)
HMS Montrose (F236)
HMS Westminster (F237)
HMS Northumberland (F238)
HMS Richmond (F239)
HMS Somerset (F82)
HMS Sutherland (F81)
HMS Portland (F79)
HMS St Albans (F83)
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Via Twitter; HMS Monmouth .@HMS_MONMOUTH arrived in Charleston, South Carolina this week for #VeteransDay + diplomacy and trade visit.

via @Rich_H_McHugh - (**)Royal Navy Commander, Assistant Naval Attache in Washington DC

#Westlant18
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5:14 AM - 10 Nov 2018

(**)Check-out Cdr Rich H McHugh's twitter account using the link provided!!
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HMS Pelican 1938 - 1958 GGCV L86 U86 F86 What I Have I Hold ~ A wonderful bird is the Pelican its beak can hold more than its belly can.
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Pelican wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:51 pm BLACK DUKE
Contents of these links may be of interest:
https://twitter.com/Rich_H_McHugh/statu ... qReRKhogN8
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater
David,
A couple of points mate.
- The first of your two links was also covered by the link I provided in my previous post (it's the second tweet down)
- The second of your two links does not open for me whether I am logged in to fb or not :?
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Little h wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 7:02 pm
Pelican wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:51 pm BLACK DUKE
Contents of these links may be of interest: :)
https://twitter.com/Rich_H_McHugh/statu ... qReRKhogN8
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater
David,
A couple of points mate.
- The first of your two links was also covered by the link I provided in my previous post (it's the second tweet down)
- The second of your two links does not open for me whether I am logged in to fb or not :?
Correct - just checking to see who is paying attention or is interested.
Correct its a closed group.
Ta Harry. ;)
P.S. Contents of 2nd post:
"Charleston Harbour (South Carolina) ....HMS Monmouth - taking a leave of absence from HMS QE escort duties on the Eastern seaboard. I got a wave from some of the crew as I sailed by.
First visit by an HM warship to Charleston in many a year!"
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Compare the following images which unlike the 'black duke'; represent the norm for Type 23 Duke Class Frigates in the Royal Navy.

Funnel; Crown and badge

Montrose F236
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Lancaster F229
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Westminster F237
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Ship name on hull port side aft; and Ensign staff with Crown.

Somerset F82
1HMS Somerset F82 on a prev visit to Avonmouth cheddarvalleygazette.co.uk 5361064-large.jpg
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HMS Monmouth F235 - in Charleston SC


Lest We Forget.

HMS Monmouth held a service of remembrance this morning whilst alongside in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Royal Marines Band Service were also in attendance.

The Gangway name banner/canvas does not have a black background on this occasion. - the black Crown surmounting the Jackstaff is also in view.
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Note the gangway lifebelt (is that the correct name) has been fitted with a shroud that has a white background with black surround/(drape).
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Photos by AB Sea Devine 📸
HMS MONMOUTH @HMS_MONMOUTH on Twitter
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