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@HMSMontrose

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate, launched 31 July 1992 by Lady Rifkind. The UK’s Forward Deployed Type 23.

HM Naval Base Devonport
royalnavy.mod.uk/montrose
Joined February 2013
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  1. Feb 17

    MONTROSE has seized over 2400kg of illicit narcotics during back-to-back successful operations in the Arabian Sea. These include the largest seizure by in almost a year, and the largest by weight ever achieved by the ship.

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  2. Retweeted
    Feb 16

    The frigate has intercepted over 5300 lbs (2400 kg) of illicit drugs as a result of back-to-back successful interdictions in the Arabian Sea. Read more:

    12 replies 60 retweets 205 likes
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  3. Feb 15

    We are flexing our muscles in a 24hr work out on 18 February to support the excellent who provide arts & cultural opportunities for disabled young people in the South West. We all need support! To help visit:

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  4. Retweeted
    Feb 10

    The , and ships and personnel providing maritime security throughout this strategically vital region. It has been a privilege to lead such a professional and dedicated team, and I wish them all the very best for the future.

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  5. Feb 2

    HMS MONTROSE is working to support ‘s mission to promote freedom of navigation, ensure the free flow of commerce and reassure commercial shipping in the Gulf region. Find out more about here:

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  6. Feb 1

    Our and boarding teams have been practicing their drills with , ensuring that we remain ready at all times to react to tasking in the region.

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  7. Jan 25

    LET(WE)CIS Robinson has been critical to our operational capability whilst on operations in the Middle East and has received a special commendation from The and that she has demonstrated is nothing short of remarkable. BZ!

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  8. Retweeted
    21 Dec 2020
    Replying to and

    Just in case anyone missed the photo here it is - One Type 23, Two crews One First Sea Lord and maybe the Warrant Officer to the RN 😱 but Just showing the is a forward deployed Navy and continuing to protect our nation’s interests and deliver on operations ⚓️

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  9. 21 Dec 2020

    Both Crews of are proud to be the back drop for ’s end of year address.

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    . gives his end of year address to the sailors, and civilians of the .
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  10. Retweeted
    27 Nov 2020

    UK🇬🇧personnel had a busy November, with some great 📸Which is best? 1. Dickin Medal🎖️for MWD Kuno 2. Wildcat in the evening sun🌅 3. The birth of a Chinook in Mali🇲🇱 4. & troops in Poland🇵🇱 Vote below👇

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  11. 22 Nov 2020

    family and friends send letters and parcels which are gratefully received after weeks at sea. Thank you for delivering these special things to us safely.

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  12. 21 Nov 2020

    ’s 217 Flight Wildcat helicopter preparing to take off for an evening sortie in the Gulf.

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  13. Retweeted
    20 Nov 2020

    The RN's Cdre Rob Bellfield has handed over command of to fellow Brit Cdre Craig Wood after ensuring half a billion tons of oil, gas and goods pass safely through Middle East choke points over the past 6 months.

    Commodore Bellfield (left), US Vice Admiral Samuel Paparo and new Sentinel commander Commodore Craig Wood
    HMS Montrose with a merchant ship in the Gulf
    A Wildcat helicopter on Montrose's deck at sundown
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  14. 20 Nov 2020

    A view of ’s 4.5Mk8 Gun from the Bridge at sunset in the Gulf.

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  15. Retweeted
    19 Nov 2020

    The PM has set out a compelling vision for Defence, and as the foremost naval power in Europe. 8 T26, 5 T31, new T32, support ships & multi-role research vessels confirmed. Future Cdo Force. Increasing forward presence, modernising, a global Navy for Global Britain.

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  16. Retweeted
    21 Oct 2020

    Commandos - they come from the sea, as part of the Navy team. BZ

    Royal Marines board a drugs-running craft in the Arabian Sea
    Sailors from HMS Montrose and Royal Marines from 10 Troop M Coy 42 Cdo, transit to a suspicious vessel during a counter-narcotics operation
    The boarding team from HMS Montrose, standing with the 450KG of methamphetamine seized during an operation in the Gulf
    HMS Montrose's Wildcat helicopter seen here providing overwatch for members of its boarding team approaching a vessel during a counter-narcotics operation
    £18m drugs bust. Sailors and from have completed a skilled operation in the Gulf that saw £18m worth of methamphetamine seized from drugs runners. 🔗Read more:
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  17. 18 Nov 2020

    The Deputy Marine Engineer Officer (PROP) and DMEO (SHIPS) of Stbd Crew conducting fuel calculations during a fuel Replenishment at Sea in the Gulf.

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  18. Retweeted
    17 Nov 2020

    . participated in the Maritime Information Exchange Vessel Operators Meeting (MIEVOM) which was another opportunity to fortify and protect in this region 🇦🇱🇦🇺🇧🇭🇪🇪🇸🇦🇱🇹🇦🇪🇬🇧🇺🇸

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  19. Retweeted
    16 Nov 2020

    In the Gulf, and have protected over 1,100 merchant vessels during routine security operations on The IMSC makes a difference by protecting , commerce and by deterring aggression in the

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  20. Retweeted
    14 Nov 2020

    Breaking news! The seamanship branch badge has changed, removing the torpedo and the missile (nothing to do with seamanship) and replacing them with the signal flag and shackle (everything to do with seamanship). Can't believe the MSM haven't reported this!

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