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29 July 2010

UK In Action: HMS Somerset in the Gulf



Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset is pictured on operations in the Arabian Gulf. HMS Somerset is deployed to the area for 6 months, to participate in Operation TELIC and specifically, to provide security to Iraqi offshore oil infrastructure vital to the Iraqi economy and the reconstruction effort of the coalition campaign. During her deployment, Somerset will also support Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR in the Mediterranean, providing reassurance and reinforcing freedom of navigation and conduct counter piracy operations of the Horn of Africa. She will also participate in a variety of multi-national exercises and support UK strategic interests in the Middle East.


Image: UK MoD

By: Widow 6-7

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