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1/12. Welcome to the #SolentHarbours virtual #LowTideTrail around #FortonLake. This creek has an amazing number of vessels (around 30) from barges and lifeboats, to fishing vessels and military craft.
We hope you will enjoy #archaeology from home during the COVID crisis.
We hope you will enjoy #archaeology from home during the COVID crisis.
2/12. Forton Lake is actually a tidal creek, meaning that the water comes and goes each day. It’s fed by sea water coming in from #PortsmouthHarbour. As the tide goes out, the skeletons of abandoned vessels are revealed in the mud. Forton Lake is about 1km in length and 150m wide
3/12. The collection spans over 100 years with boats dating from the 1800’s through to the 1960’s. There are 3 wooden barges, 2 ferries, 2 lifeboats, 3 fishing vessels, 9 military vessels & 4 unclassified vessels.
Today, Rear Admiral Mike Utley will recognise the outstanding contribution of sailors on operations around the world 🌍 as he presents the Royal Navy Surface Fleet Effectiveness Awards. 🏆 Full list of winners: ow.ly/5iXV50y8M6g
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#ThreadTweet #RoyalNavy #GlobalNavy
🏆BZ to @HMS_Forth and her crew currently on patrol around the Falkland Islands. Winners of the OPV Effectiveness trophy after a remarkable year of firsts for Forth.🔗Full list of winners here: bit.ly/3164xWM
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#ThreadTweet #RoyalNavy #globalnavy
@HMS_Forth .@RFAMountsBay was today named RFA Ship of the Year! The Rear Admiral commended the crew for their excellence on operations, from delivering disaster relief in the Bahamas to counter-narcotics patrols.🏆Full list of winners here: bit.ly/3164xWM #ThreadTweet #GlobalNavy
