HMS Manchester Completes Vist in Barbados
Friday, August 27, 2010 at 04:41PM "It was a real pleasure to visit Barbados and both my ship's company and I greatly enjoyed engaging with the local community and exploring some of the Island's rich cultural heritage and beautiful beaches whilst establishing professional relationships for the future" - Commanding Officer - Commander Rex Cox - HMS Manchester
Portsmouth-based HMS Manchester has just completed a two-week visit to Bridgetown, Barbados, as part of her disaster relief and counter drugs mission in the Caribbean region.
Commanding Officer, Commander Rex Cox and senior officers visited the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency where they gained a better insight into the organization.
Routine maintenance and engineering work was also carried out in Bridgetown to ensure the ship is in good shape ahead of the imminent hurricane season.
Some members of the ship's company also took the opportunity to explore the island while off duty.
Source: http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Sailors-pay-a-visit-to.6498244.jp
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