17 Aug, 2021 @ 11:15
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IN PICS: HMS Protector arrives in Gibraltar

Her Majesty’s Naval Base in Gibraltar gave a warm welcome to the Royal Navy’s HMS Protector on Monday.

HMS Protector is deployed for 330 days a year and has recently undergone a major refurbishment ahead of its first visit to Antarctica since 2019. 

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HMS Protector arrives in Gibraltar (Credit: Info Gibraltar)

HMS Protector, affectionately dubbed the Royal Navy’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’, and her crew are prepared for any eventuality as they sail to the southernmost continent. 

Hms Protector Sails For ?new Adventures? In Antarctica
Credit: Info Gibraltar

On its way, the ship will pass through the Ascension and Saint Helena Islands, sending updates to the marine cartography of the British Overseas Territories. 

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HMS Protector arrives in Gibraltar (Credit: Info Gibraltar)

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Katherine Brook

Katherine Brook joined the Olive Press in June 2021. Originally from the UK, Katherine has worked as a freelance journalist for The Times, Culture Trip and many London based titles. She is also a copywriter for food, drink and fitness brands. She is a keen trail runner, cyclist, and enjoys exploring different food cuisines. Get in touch with a story katherine@theolivepress.es

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