Home > Animals > Birds > Passerines > Chats And Flycatchers > Nightingale
HMS Raider
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Armed Forces
HMS Raider
P2000 patrol vessel HMS Raider.
The Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron, based at HM Naval Base Clyde, recently received a boost to its operational capability with the delivery of two batch 2 P2000 patrol boats.
The new vessels, HMS Raider and HMS Tracker, replace the older, batch 1, ships HMS Pursuer and HMS Dasher which had become familiar sites on the Clyde since the creation of the Squadron back in 2010.
Previously assigned to a training role with the University Royal Navy Units, Raider and Tracker underwent an upgrade package which saw them fitted with ballistic protection and weapon mountings. The work meant that they are now fully fledged armed patrol boats and ready to become part of the Squadron.
Lieutenant Commander Sam Nightingale, Captain of HMS Tracker and Commanding Officer of the Squadron, said: These two new ships really enhance our capability to conduct our core mission of escorting high value shipping in the Firth of Clyde, as well as expanding our ability to conduct other tasking on the west coast of Scotland.
HMS Tracker and Raider, which differ from their batch 1 counterparts by having more powerful and faster engines, are able to cruise at over 20 knots and are armed with three General Purpose Machine Guns
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
Media ID 15228369
© Crown Copyright
Equipment P2000 Royal Royal Navy Ship Unit Archer Class Naval
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Passerines
> Chats And Flycatchers
> Nightingale
> Armed Forces
> Navy
> Popular Themes
> Cruise Ships
> Services
> Royal Navy
> Transportation
> Ships and Boats
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron at HM Naval Base Clyde has received a significant upgrade to its operational capability with the arrival of two new batch 2 P2000 patrol boats. The print captures the sleek and powerful HMS Raider, one of the newly delivered vessels. These ships have replaced their older counterparts, HMS Pursuer and HMS Dasher, which had been serving in the squadron since its establishment in 2010. Previously used for training purposes by the University Royal Navy Units, both HMS Raider and her sister ship HMS Tracker underwent an extensive upgrade that included ballistic protection and weapon mountings. This transformation has turned them into fully armed patrol boats ready to join the squadron's ranks. Lieutenant Commander Sam Nightingale, Captain of HMS Tracker and Commanding Officer of the Squadron, expressed his excitement about these new additions: "These two new ships really enhance our capability to conduct our core mission of escorting high-value shipping in the Firth of Clyde while expanding our ability to undertake other tasks along Scotland's west coast". With more powerful engines than their predecessors, both HMS Tracker and Raider can cruise at speeds exceeding 20 knots. Additionally, they are equipped with three General Purpose Machine Guns for enhanced security during operations. This print is a testament to the ongoing efforts by Armed Forces personnel to ensure maritime safety within UK waters.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.