At the British HMS Mersey reported on the observation and escort of ships of the Russian Navy

Royal Navy Patrol Ship fleet Britain spent three days following the detachment of the Russian Navy that passed through the English Channel. As evidence, photographs taken during the campaign were presented.

According to the British Navy Command, Portsmouth-based HMS Mersey was serving off the coast of Norfolk when he was sent to observe three Russian ships. It is alleged that the Russian group was led by the frigate Yaroslav the Wise, which was supported by the tanker Yelnya and the tugboat Viktor Konetsky. The Undaunted class warship, noted in the text, is sent from the Baltic to the Indian Ocean, where it must participate in exercises together with the Indian Navy.

The HMS Mersey was adopted by the fleet in 2003 and is armed with one 20 mm Oerlikon gun and two machine guns. The ship belongs to the patrol class "River", the "classmates" of which in an updated and modified form are being built in shipyards to date. Their main task is to monitor the implementation of fishing rules in the British economic zone and the fight against illegal migration.

HMS Mersey captain Will Edwards-Bannon, said that he is "very proud" of his team and appreciates her professionalism in patrolling the waters and observing Russian ships.

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[Mainbeam]

At the British HMS Mersey reported ...
... Their main task is to monitor the implementation of fishing rules ...

Easy English Trolling

[Baikonur]

Patrol ship Royal British Navy spent three days following the detachment of the Russian Navy

reported on the observation and escort of ships of the Russian Navy

Yes.
We even better observe, accompany.
And not even THREE days, but constantly !!!

[Thrall]

The British Royal Navy patrol ship spent three days following the Russian Navy detachment that passed through the English Channel. Photographs taken during the campaign were presented as evidence.

I wonder how much the photos cost the military budget of the mistress of the seas?

[novel66]

don't care! the combat training plan has been completed, the report has been compiled ... and the pictures are a pleasant load

[Troll]

I dare to suggest that not at all. Apparently, patrolling is the usual work of this ship and crew. And from the fact that instead of fishermen the ship observed the military, this should not affect the cost.

[aszzz888]

HMS Mersey captain Will Edwards-Bannon said that he is “very proud” of his team and appreciates her professionalism in patrolling the waters and observation of Russian ships.

And they are not capable of more shaved. Peeping is yes, it is "professionalism"

[Thrall]

And now I'm watching this HMS Mersey, right from the work sofa.

[novel66]

there, judging by the photo, they have explosives on the deck ... you can’t .. somehow .. from the sofa ??

[Lexus]

Peeping is yes, it is "professionalism"

I would say they have this national "fun".

[jovanni]

The British Royal Navy patrol ship spent three days following the Russian Navy detachment that passed through the English Channel. Photographs taken during the campaign were presented as evidence.

No, well, if the photos are attached as evidence, then yes! Some medals should be given to the patrol. Three days patrolling ... And most importantly, the photographer’s hand did not flinch! The captain has something to be proud of ...

[rotmistr60]

Photos taken during the trip were presented as evidence.

Is this for NATO partners so that they have no doubt that the British fleet still exists? Or as proof of Russia's "aggressive" aspirations? In any case, escorting warships of another state passing near your territorial waters or observing ongoing exercises is an integral part of the fleet's work.

[bouncyhunter]

Do you know what this accompaniment reminds me of? Following a pack of jackals for a pride of lions.

[Thrall]

And also the post-revolutionary "I saw Lenin!"

[bouncyhunter]

Yeah, I saw it, but I didn’t touch it with my hands - it’s scary (or bored) ...

[sabakina]

Pasha Do you know what is jarring me? This is a mention of a tugboat. But when it went to solo swimming.

[bouncyhunter]

Glory!

Quote: sabakina

tugboat mention

Not strong in this topic, but it is hardly possible to compare the Navy of the USSR with the current ones (no offense to the current sailors )

[novel66]

what we know about these tugboats ...
gentlemen

[Serg65]

Quote: bouncyhunter

It is hardly possible to compare the Soviet Navy with the current

From Chegozh Pash, you can compare
RKR Moscow displacement 11500 tons, cruising range 6000 miles, speed 32 knots, weapons 16 RCC.
Fr. Admiral Gorshkov displacement 5400 tons, cruising range 4500 miles, speed 30 knots, weapons 16 RCC
Comparable ships!

[Serg65]

Quote: sabakina

But when it went to solo swimming.

Once upon a time, we had VMS in many places around the world, where warships were waiting for tankers with tugboats, and friendly trips to the USA and Canada IS ALWAYS were accompanied by tankers and tugs!

[Rzzz]

A tow that does not need to participate in the campaign? Will the crew train themselves? Right on the bunk in the barracks?

[Brylevsky]

there, judging by the photo, they have explosives on deck.

These are 20mm shots. Ammunition of the "first stage" (in the sense of first-order) is kept near the gun ...

[pafegosoff]

".. Their main task is to monitor the implementation of fishing regulations in the British economic zone and to combat illegal migration."
The report clearly states: "The Russian ships did not violate the fishing rules. The Russian Marines did not illegally migrate to the British Isles ..."
The main thing is to report beautifully.

[KCA]

Miraculously, miraculously, "Wise" slipped through, a 20mm cannon and two machine guns would have scattered it into rags :-))

[sabakina]

Quote: KCA

Miraculously, miraculously, "Wise" slipped through, a 20mm cannon and two machine guns would have scattered it into rags :-))

Miracles by a miracle ... Yes, we carry miracles in the sieve!

[tihonmarine]

Quote: KCA

20mm cannon and two machine guns were scattered, would it be in rags

These are those arrested in the Sea of ​​Azov, two pieces.

[EDWARD]

The HMS Mersey is armed with one 20 mm Oerlikon gun and two machine guns .. a serious machine.

[Rzzz]

They are behind! The most advanced maritime power in Europe even placed a 30 mm gun on 50-ton boats!

[tihonmarine]

HMS Mersey captain Will Edwards-Bannon, said that he is "very proud" of his team and appreciates her professionalism in patrolling the waters and observing Russian ships.

If an ordinary sailing out to sea with a slip to / along La Masha is considered almost heroic, then such a crew is worthless. Although the article is about nothing, the usual patrolling of coastal ships like our "bobby" and there is nothing to write about, just scratch your tongue.