Alex Candlin – 14th September 2024 at 2:50pm
The crew of HMS Iron Duke welcomed residents of Jersey aboard to show them how a Royal Navy warship operates.
The 4,900-tonne Type 23 Duke Class frigate docked on the Channel Island where she opened her doors to the public, brought local Sea Cadets onboard and held a reception for visitors.
“We have a brilliant affiliation with Jersey and are looking forward to a host of activities: Ship open to visitors, STEM visits, meeting Sea cadets and hosting a reception,” said HMS Iron Duke on social media.
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“It’s great to have HMS Iron Duke in Jersey to strengthen her close ties to the community and showcases her commitment to maritime security,” said the Ports of Jersey.
She recently sailed down the River Elbe to Hamburg and held a similar Open Ship Day for the German public.
Earlier this month HMS Iron Duke and HMS Tyne were deployed to monitor four Russian Navy vessels as they sailed through the Channel and the North Sea.