HMS Ledbury
@HMSLedbury
The official account for the @RoyalNavy Hunt-class Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCMV) @HMSLedbury MCM2 Crew 3
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http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/ledbury 14-08-2017 14:03:15
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Team #MineWarfare assemble! 🔱
Last week, the community from across the Royal Navy came together to:
📈Learn about future developments, particularly with Uncrewed Systems.
⚓️Catch-up with our oppos.
🏅Recognise our fantastic sailors.
#SmallShipsBigImpact #FirstInLastOut
On day 3️⃣ it's 🥶 outside but in HMS Hurworth it's 🔥
Our Firefighting training has gone up a notch in complexity and now includes casualties⚕️and smoke clearance 💨
🤜We must be self-sufficient and able to deal with any incident without support.
#SmallShipsBigImpact #Teamwork
Day2️⃣ of our #training weekend, we took HMS Hurworth on a 'Fast Cruise' to simulate going to sea. Our aim:
🚢Transition from Harbour to Sea Routines.
📋Prove the Watch and Station Bill.
🛟Respond to emergencies, such as Mariner Overboard.
#SmallShipsBigImpact #AlwaysBeASailor
To prepare for our return to sea next year, we have embarked in HMS Hurworth for a weekend of harbour #training .
Day 1️⃣:
⚠️How to live and work on board safely.
🧯Basic Firefighting techniques.
🪢Remember how to be a sailor.
#SmallShipsBigImpact #AlwaysBeASailor #TeamWork
Honoured to be in #Ledbury to participate in #RemembranceDay2023
We marked our visit with a presentation of our Ship's badge to the Ledbury Royal British Legion
#LestWeForget #SmallShipsBigImpact #ArmedForcesInTheLocalCommunity
Our Clearance Diving team training this week 💣🐸
Great to have HMS Ledbury & Diving & Threat Exploitation Group Divers supporting before we returning to UK operations in support of homeland defence 🇬🇧
📣Regeneration update: improve Mine Hunting Capabilites🔱
During #Rempus23 🇵🇹 our Mine Warfare specialists helped trial new Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles that we may embark.
✅Improve accuracy.
✅Extend range.
✅Speed up the Mine Clearance effort.
#WeAreNATO #SmallShipsBigImpact
Day4️⃣in #Ledbury :
🔴The Captain represented Royal Navy and HMS Ledbury at the Mayor's Civic Service this afternoon.
🟠It was a great opportunity to engage with the local residents and meet visiting dignitaries from across #Herefordshire .
#SmallShipsBigImpact #Ledbury inLedbury
Day 3️⃣ in #Ledbury :
🔴 The majority of the Team head back to HMNB Portsmouth 🚐
🟠 The rest have the opportunity to explore Ledbury and the beautiful surrounding #Herefordshire 🥾
#SmallShipsBigImpact #Ledbury inLedbury #ArmedForcesintheCommunity
🔔Update3️⃣
We finish today with Ledbury Real Ales
👉Learning about the art of #brewing real ale
👉Discussing the importance of supporting #SmallBusiness and the challenges faced by 🇬🇧 #hopfarmers 👨🌾 🚜
👉Sampling excellent🍺
Thank you for having us🙏
#SmallShipsBigImpact
📣Update 2️⃣ #Ledbury LitterPick ♻️
The Team have joined the Mayor of #Ledbury & members of the local community to assist with keeping Ledbury clean & tidy💪🧹
It was a great opportunity to meet residents and update them on the Royal Navy and their Ship!🇬🇧
#SmallShipsBigImpact
.HMS Cattistock heads out of Portsmouth this morning to begin sea trials following a refit lasting 2½ years.
Via Steve A Wenham
Day 2️⃣ in #Ledbury we are:
🔴 Back to School 👨🏫👩🏫 John Masefield VI
🔴 Visiting local historical site 🏰
🟠 Supporting a Community Litter Pick🧹♻️
🟠 Being hosted by Ledbury Real Ales 🍻
#SmallShipsBigImpact #Ledbury inLedbury #ArmedForcesintheCommunity #Herefordshire
📣 #Ledbury we have arrived. 👋
On today's agenda:
👉 The Captain will meet Ledbury Town Council and provide an update on the Royal Navy and our return to operations. 👨✈️
👉 We will attend a training evening at T.S Ross Sea Cadets ⛵️
#SmallShipsBigImpact #Ledbury inLedbury #Community
Over the summer, when most were on leave, some of our incredible sailors were representing the Royal Navy or UK Armed Forces at a range of sporting events . BZ Team! 🏂 🚴♂️ 🏒 #SmallShipsBigImpact #GoForGold #AdventurousTraining #FitToFight NAVYfit RN Winter Sports