HMS Somerset

Today #HMSSOMERSET welcomed a new Commanding Officer. Cdr Joel Roberts MBE RN has officially handed over Command to Cdr Matt Millyard RN.

#HMSSomerset is at sea once again, working with the Merlin Mk 2 Helicopter from Fleet Air Arm 814 Naval Air Squadron to generate her anti-submarine capability. #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #814NAS

#HMSSOMERSET enjoyed a beautiful sunrise this morning over Eddystone Lighthouse whilst continuing her preparations for operations. #F82 #Sunrise #EddystoneLighthouse

#HMSSOMERSET is back at sea! Having sailed from HMNB Devonport after conducting important engineering work and training, it’s great to be back at sea; working with allies to get ready for deployment! #FGSSACHSEN #F82 #FALCON

Saluting guns fired as @RoyalNavy frigate @HMSSomerset came home to @HMNBDevonport today after several months deployed in European seas. Included six ops tracking Russian vessels in waters off the UK. Was also on exercise with allies. 18,000 nm sailed! Video @StephenJagger4

.@HMSSomerset was recalled early from Christmas leave and was involved in 6 separate operations to track Russian vessels. She spent 100 days on tasking covering 18,000nm and her 814 NAS Merlin helicopter was airborne for a total of 100 hours. The ship visted 🇳🇱Den Helder,…

BZ and welcome back... #RoyalNavy frigate @HMSSomerset returned home to Plymouth today after more than 100 intensive days on national tasking – including six operations tracking Russian vessels in UK waters.

#HMSSomerset enjoyed a beautiful sunset at anchor last night, patiently awaiting her homecoming today! #F82 #RoyalNavy #PlymouthSound

#HMSSomerset opened the ship to visitors whilst in Hamburg and was delighted to welcome people onboard to show them our capabilities and talk about what we do. #F82 #Hamburg #RoyalNavy #MoinMoin

It was a delight to visit Hamburg. #HMSSomerset is grateful for the warm welcome. The Royal Navy always receives a fantastic reception here and this great city is a favourite for sailors to visit! #F82 #Hamburg #RoyalNavy

Thank you Port of Tyne and Newcastle for being so welcoming to #HMSSomerset. Many thanks to all the local visitors, families and friends who came onboard. It was a pleasure to host you all. Farewell for now.

Steadfast through storm and swell. #HMSSomerset

The ocean teaches us that even the roughest storms give way to peaceful tides for #HMSSomerset. #F82 #Sunset

Protecting our nation... #RoyalNavy warships @HMSSomerset and @HMSCattistock and helicopters from @815NAS and 814 Naval Air Squadron were activated to monitor Russian activity in UK waters. ⬇️

Thank you to #PortOfAberdeen for the exceptional short notice logistics support to ensure #HMSSOMERSET remains ready for operations.

#HMSSomerset conducted Hi-line transfer for Search And Rescue (SAR) training with the Flying Tigers’ Merlin Mk 2 Helicopter from Fleet Air Arm 814 Naval Air Squadron. #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #FlyingTigers #814NAS #SAR

Protecting the UK’s security… #RoyalNavy warships and helicopters watched every move of a Russian task group returning from Syria as it sailed through the English Channel and North Sea towards the Baltic. 🔽

Once on the flight deck of #HMSSomerset the Flying Tigers’ Merlin Mk 2 from Fleet Air Arm 814 Naval Air Squadron has to be spread - ready to fly. #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #FlyingTigers #814NAS

It’s a snug fit onboard #HMSSomerset for Mohawk Flight’s Merlin Mk 2 when it’s time to move the helicopter into the hangar. #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #FlyingTigers #814NAS

A fine day for #HMSSomerset to practice Helo In Flight Refueling with the Flying Tigers - Mohawk Flight’s Merlin Mk 2 from Fleet Air Arm 814 Naval Air Squadron. #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #FlyingTigers #814NAS #HIFR