February 2012

LANCASTER Back – The Type 23 Frigate LANCASTER returns after major 16 month £22 million refit at  Portsmouth and involved the fitting four (4) new diesel generators, as well as all usual refit items, but with special emphasis on making the ship fuel efficient.    Upgrades to weapon systems and sensors included new fully automatic 30mm close range guns (on either side of the ship) and an updated SEA WOLF missile system.   After sea trials and working up the ship will return to fleet duty.