HMS Lancaster, a type 23 Frigate is on the Rock for a few days to top up on fuel and supplies and allow its crew some rest and recuparation. HMS Lancaster recently completed a 9-month deployment to the South Atlantic where she conducted Atlantic Patrol Tasking, visiting over 23 to 18 countries.

A Presentation of Awards ceremony was held on board, with a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Naval Base Commander’s Commendation and five Efficiency Awards handed out to a number of crew members.

HMS Lancaster is the first ship to deploy with the Royal Navy’s newest helicopter, the Wildcat. Like its predecessor, the Lynx, the Wildcat can be used in a variety of roles including anti-ship and anti-submarine protection, casualty evacuation, battlefield reconnaissance and as a general utility helicopter.