Type 23 Frigate Collection

RFA Diligence During a Counter Piracy Boarding Exercise
RFA Diligence is the target in a boarding training exercise conducted by teams from HMS Somerset and RFA Fort Victoria. Each ship took turns to close in on the target vessel

HMS Richmond
Image of HMS Richmond, a Type 23 frigate. HMS Richmond is the seventh Royal Navy ship to proudly bear the name and enjoys strong links to several affiliations in both Richmond upon Thames

Wildcat Helicopter Onboard HMS Iron Duke for Trials
The Royal Navys next-generation helicopter Wildcat, is pictured onboard HMS Iron Duke during three days of trials at sea. A Wildcat touched down onto the flight deck of HMS Iron Duke at the Naval

Ships of Op Recsyr Removing Chemical Weapons from Syria
Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose (foreground) escorts MV Taikoduring Operation Recsyr (REmoval of Chemical weapons from SYRia) near Cyprus in February 2014

HMS Argyll with the French Ship FS Mistral
Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll (foreground) is pictured in company with her French counterpart FS Mistral off the West Africa coast

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Somerset Sails for Operations Abroad
Pictured is HMS Somerset in the Plymouth Sound as she sails out to sea. HMS Somerset was given a warm send-off by families

Stores Transfer by Lynx Helicopter to HMS Westminster off Libya
HMS Cumberlands Lynx helicopter transfers essential stores and ammunition to HMS Westminster. HMS Westminster the Portsmouth based Type 23 Frigate

HMS Westminster Enroute to Libya to Aid in the Humanitarian Effort
HMS Westminster during her transit towards Libya as part of the humanitarian effort to support civilians and evacuees from Libya

Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter Lands Onboard HMS Somerset Near Iraq
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter from 820 Naval Air Squadron lands on the flight deck of Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset. The helicopter was conducting landing and taking off drills

HMS Grimsby and HMS Monmouth During Exercise Khanjar Ha ad near Oman
Sandown Class Minehunter HMS Grimsby (foreground) is pictured with Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth in the Middle East during the international naval Exercise Khanjar Ha ad or " Sharp Dagger"

HMS St Albans Hands Over to HMS Argyle in the Middle East
Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans (right), hands over responsibilities to HMS Argyll (left) in the Middle East following her successful deployment to the area

HMS ST Albans with USS John C Stennis
HMS ST Albans conducts a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the American aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis. HMS ST Albans was deployed to the Middle East for 6 months where she carried out Counter

HMS Cumberlands Lynx Returns to Mother During Operation Ellamy
Pictured: HMS Cumberlands Lynx helicopter returns to Mother after transferring essential stores and ammunition to HMS Westminster

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The versatile Type 23 frigate, HMS Richmond, proves its mettle in various operations. From participating in counter-piracy boarding exercises alongside RFA Diligence to aiding in the removal of chemical weapons from Syria as part of Op Recsyr, this vessel exemplifies the Royal Navy's commitment to global security. In a touching display of remembrance, personnel from HMS Lancaster come together to form a giant poppy on Remembrance Day, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Collaborating with international allies is another strength showcased by the Type 23 frigate; seen here sailing alongside the French ship FS Mistral is HMS Argyll. The ship also serves as a platform for testing and trials, as demonstrated by the Wildcat helicopter onboard HMS Iron Duke. Whether it's embarking on overseas operations or conducting stores transfers via Lynx helicopter off Libya aboard HMS Westminster, these frigates are always ready for action. Enroute to Libya to aid in humanitarian efforts and supporting missions near Iraq with its Merlin helicopter landing onboard near Iraq is Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Somerset. Lastly, during Exercise Khanjar Ha ad near Oman, both HMS Grimsby and HMS Monmouth showcase their capabilities while operating side by side. The Type 23 frigates continue to prove their worth through their versatility and unwavering dedication to protecting our seas and promoting peace worldwide.