Warships return for Armed Forces Day
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by Alan Watkins
awatkins@thekmgroup.co.uk
TWO of the modern fleet of warships will be sailing up the
Medway for Armed Forces Day.
They are HMS Argyll, which will be moored in Number Two basin for
the weekend, and HMS Cattistock, which will moor off Thunderbolt
Pier.
HMS
Argyll is a Type 23 Frigate launched in 1989. She is capable of
operating anywhere in the world, and like her sisters has become
the mainstay of the modern surface fleet.
The ship was designed for anti-submarine warfare, but the type has
evolved . They have the ability to conduct a range of tasks
including embargo operations using boarding teams inserted from the
ship’s boats or helicopter, disaster relief work and surveillance
operations.
HMS Cattistock was commissioned into the Royal Navy 17 years
ago this month. Her main duties are to counter the threat of sea
mines. 
The hull and most of the superstructure are constructed from GRP
that is both non-magnetic and able to withstand the shock of
exploding mines.
Entry to the Historic Dockyard will be free to everyone
for the June 27 event – as long as they have a
ticket.
These are available on a first come first served basis but you have
to apply and can use the form on this page or from the Historic
Dockyard, tourist information centres, Medway Council contacts
points or at www.thedockyard.co.uk
Applications must be received by Friday, June 12.
Thursday, June 04 2009
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