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2023-12-26 Caribbean-Latin America

UK Sends a ‘Patrol Vessel’ (not even a frigate) to Guyana

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Posted by Griter Slash1619 2023-12-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top

#1 (Carefully considers his reply)

Don't underestimate the power of that flag on a ship with the letters 'HMS' in front of its name.

Maduro may be an egotistical, arrogant Socialist with absolute faith in his abilities to lead Venezuela to the Millennium, but you can be damned sure he remembers the last time the Royal Navy sent a discreet, quiet warning.

That was forty-two years ago, and Argentina is still twitchy about the results.

Mike

Posted by MikeKozlowski 2023-12-26 07:18|| 2023-12-26 07:18|| Front Page Top

#2
Let's see here....
Send a small military representative contingent, to tempt a dictator into a reactive scenario.

Thus increasing the odds of attack and another Falkland type situations, leading to greater responses and involvement.

Posted by NN2N1 2023-12-26 07:28|| 2023-12-26 07:28|| Front Page Top

#3 The vessel is in Barbados over Christmas

...of the Caribbean fleet.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-12-26 07:33|| 2023-12-26 07:33|| Front Page Top

#4 Known as the Inspiration class, the five [U.K.] Type 31 vessels all take their names from former warships and submarines whose missions and history are intended to inspire Royal Navy operations.
Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Nick Hine said: "The Type 31 represents the very best of British shipbuilding, and with its modular design will be configurable to meet the needs of both the Royal Navy and our allies around the world, now and into the future." The entire Type 31 fleet is expected to be delivered by the end of 2028 and to enter service with the Royal Navy by the end of 2030, with the first expected in the water in 2023.
The vessels will each carry a crew of up to 105 that will be deployed on duties around the world, working alongside new Type 26 frigates.

Posted by Jerens Black9355 2023-12-26 08:39|| 2023-12-26 08:39|| Front Page Top

#5 leading to greater responses and involvement.

Might give 'Harry' something to do.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-12-26 09:18|| 2023-12-26 09:18|| Front Page Top

#6 Oh, no. Time to hear the boilerlate about Harry's "two tours."

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-12-26 09:41|| 2023-12-26 09:41|| Front Page Top

#7 Extensive photo set in link 1 below.

https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Royal-Navy/Patrol-Vessel/P-224-HMS-Trent.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Trent_(P224)

Posted by NoMoreBS 2023-12-26 14:06|| 2023-12-26 14:06|| Front Page Top

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