Warships around the World

Patrol vessel H.M.S. Explorer (P164) off Battery Point, Portishead on 14th July 2021.

Patrol vessel H.M.S. Explorer (P164) off Battery Point, Portishead on 14th July 2021.She is an Archer-class P2000-type patrol and training vessel commissioned in 1986.Explorer, along with the other 13 URNU-assigned Archer class vessels, is assigned to the 1st Patrol Boat Squadron (1PBS) under the operational command of Commander 1PBS. As such, they are assigned to the Portsmouth flotilla, although in practise most vessels are based elsewhere.

Patrol vessel H.M.S. Explorer (P164) off Battery Point, Portishead on 14th July 2021.

SD Victoria, a world wide support vessel operated by Serco Marine Services on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Dixmude L9015 is an amphibious assault ship of the French Navy. She is the third ship of the Mistral class. Dixmude was delivered to the French defence procurement agency on 3 January 2012, three months ahead of schedule.She is seen off Spithead on 11th April 2016.

Point Class sea-lift ship Hurst Point approaching Calshot Spit on 3rd June 2015 inbound for Marchwood Military Port,Southampton.

R.F.A.Argus and a Merlin helicopter at the Bournemouth Air Fair on 30th August 2014.

French Tripartite class Minehunter M650 Sagittaire with R.F.A.Argus at the Bournemouth Air Fair on 30th August 2014.