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HMS Dauntless leaves Portsmouth for 5 months in Gulf

HMS Dauntless left Portsmouth today for a five-month routine deployment to the Gulf.

HMS Dauntless leaves Portsmouth for Gulf deployment

HMS Dauntless has left Portsmouth waters for a five-month routine deployment to the Gulf this morning.

The Type 45 destroyer will be part of a continuous presence in the region deterring piracy and keeping the sea lanes safe for merchant vessels.

During her time away Dauntless will make several stops in the Mediterranean for training as well as visiting ports in a number of Gulf States to strengthen ties in the region.

• HMS Dauntless was the second of the Type 45 destroyers to join the Fleet in November 2010 Credit: Navy

HMS Dauntless plans to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign on her way home.

She will transit the Dardanelles to take part in organised events to commemorate the 100-year anniversary.

This will be a high profile deployment for Dauntless during which we will provide reassurance to the UK’s allies in the region, while conducting maritime security and counter-piracy patrols. HMS Dauntless has been through intense training to be in a position to undertake this deployment and I am immensely proud of my ship’s company.”

– Adrian Fryer, HMS Dauntless Commanding Officer
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