HMS Campbeltowns visit today.
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:37 amThe towns name sake should be arriving soon for a weekend visit. She may be in by the time i get down to Campbeltown to get some pics.
Campbeltown Courier report.
Experience a day in the life of HMS Campbeltown
A reception will be held on board HMS Campbeltown when the ship arrives in the town she was named after today (Saturday).
The Devonport-based Royal Navy frigate will sail to the town from St Nazaire in France to reestablish close ties with the area.
She will be taking visitors from affiliated organisations to sea for the day for them to experience a taste of life in the Royal Navy.
On departure from Campbeltown the ship will spend some time exercising off the west coast of Scotland prior to entering the Firth of Forth where she will be spending the next year undergoing an intensive refit for upgrades to her weapon systems and machinery. Essential maintenance will also take place in dry-dock.
Her commanding officer, lieutenant commander Colin Williams, said: 'It has been a great honour to 'drive' such a fine warship. After what has been a very busy period for the ship with a lot of time away on operations we now have two very important visits to enjoy prior to commencing our refit up in Rosyth.
'Most of the ship's company will be assigned to different vessels leaving a much smaller crew of about 35 to look after the ship in Scotland.
'I would like to express my thanks to all our friends in Devonport for the support we have received whilst alongside in our base port, and 'Au Revoir' see you in 2009.'
Campbeltown Courier report.
Experience a day in the life of HMS Campbeltown
A reception will be held on board HMS Campbeltown when the ship arrives in the town she was named after today (Saturday).
The Devonport-based Royal Navy frigate will sail to the town from St Nazaire in France to reestablish close ties with the area.
She will be taking visitors from affiliated organisations to sea for the day for them to experience a taste of life in the Royal Navy.
On departure from Campbeltown the ship will spend some time exercising off the west coast of Scotland prior to entering the Firth of Forth where she will be spending the next year undergoing an intensive refit for upgrades to her weapon systems and machinery. Essential maintenance will also take place in dry-dock.
Her commanding officer, lieutenant commander Colin Williams, said: 'It has been a great honour to 'drive' such a fine warship. After what has been a very busy period for the ship with a lot of time away on operations we now have two very important visits to enjoy prior to commencing our refit up in Rosyth.
'Most of the ship's company will be assigned to different vessels leaving a much smaller crew of about 35 to look after the ship in Scotland.
'I would like to express my thanks to all our friends in Devonport for the support we have received whilst alongside in our base port, and 'Au Revoir' see you in 2009.'
, any spare berths 
