HMS Campbeltowns visit today.

[jdcarra]

The 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.'

[Buzz Lightyear]

i'm going out on her on Monday, looking forward to it!

[Malky]

So am I

Malky

[Buzz Lightyear]

So am I

Malky

What?, looking forward to me going out on her

[Malky]

Malky

[WC1]

Plus 28 pupils and 2 staff from CGS.

[WC1]

HMS Campbeltown arriving this morning. Hope to add some more after the kids get back on Monday afternoon. Had hoped to go myself, but there's no rest for the wicked I'm afraid.

[Malky]

Think I'll wear my Captains hat. Assuming I can find it.... I think it was hanging beside my Davy Crockett hat

Malky

[jdcarra]

i'm going out on her on Monday, looking forward to it!

So am I

Malky

I'm jealous , any spare berths .

Campbeltowns arrival at about 1100am. Saturday



Some pics taken last night






This one man and his dog got in the way

[Bobbie En Tejas]

Beautiful dog!

Those kids must be having a time to remember.

[Malky]

Beautiful dog!

Those kids must be having a time to remember.

We're not that many timezones ahead of you Bobbie! The trip is tomorrow (Monday).

Malky

[Bobbie En Tejas]

lol, okay, but the dog is still beautiful!

Actually, when WC1 said "when the kids get back Monday," I thought they were actually going to be going OUT on it

wooops.

[jdcarra]

lol, okay, but the dog is still beautiful!

Actually, when WC1 said "when the kids get back Monday," I thought they were actually going to be going OUT on it

wooops.

The dog is beautiful Bobby,with its proud owner John Brodie, our postie for up here in Carradale .

HMS Campbeltown sails tomorrow morning with a group of guests for a day at sea navy style. We have to be there by 9.00am for boarding, myself and the wife also invited.
Looking forward to the trip and hope the weather is good for pics .

[WC1]

Actually, when WC1 said "when the kids get back Monday," I thought they were actually going to be going OUT on it

They were, Bobby. Out round Ailsa Craig, over to Sanda Island and then back up to the Loch in time to catch the school buses home. And a glorious day for it too. I hope Stuart McQuaker brought back some good pics, but I didn't manage to catch him before he went home.

[jdcarra]

Actually, when WC1 said "when the kids get back Monday," I thought they were actually going to be going OUT on it

They were, Bobby. Out round Ailsa Craig, over to Sanda Island and then back up to the Loch in time to catch the school buses home. And a glorious day for it too. I hope Stuart McQuaker brought back some good pics, but I didn't manage to catch him before he went home.

A fantastic day had by all and many thanks to the captain and the ships compliment . Many pics were taken by guests, hope to post some later