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HMS Ocean to be Sold to Brazil

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Rick SpilmanJanuary 3, 2018

HMS Ocean, amphibious assault ship and flagship of the Royal Navy has reportedly been sold to Brazil for £84.3million. HMS Ocean is the last British warship capable of launching aircraft.  The Ocean carries 18 helicopters. Britain has lacked the capacity to launch and land … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Brazil, flagship, HMS OCEAN

HMS OCEAN – All I Want For Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Rick SpilmanDecember 9, 2011

HMS Ocean, a  Royal Navy amphibious assault ship, had planned for a seven week deployment but was diverted to Libya and  ended up being away for 225 days with 176 at sea. When they received word that they would be back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged All I Want For Christmas, HMS OCEAN, Mariah Carey
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