Former Military – Converted Yacht LADY VISTA from Swedish Navy Minesweeper at Malta – November 2010
One of the former naval vessels that was given a second life, converted as a motor yacht LADY VISTA was seen at Malta during November 2010 moored at Grand Harbour Marina (GHM). Built in 1954 by Marinverkstaderna Orlogsvarvet at Karlskrona, Sweden as the coastal minelayer MUL 14 GRUNDSUND, part of the Coastal Artillery Service she […]
Former Military – Small Hospital Ship ISLAND REACH at Malta – 22.10.2024
One of the former naval vessels that was given a second life, converted as a small hospital ship ISLAND REACH is the former Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS) Clovelly Class Fleet Tender RMAS MELTON A 83. She passed breakwaters on Tuesday 22nd October at 1129 hrs coming from Malaga, Spain and while approaching Malta she […]
Aerial Photography – HMS ARK ROYAL R 07 last voyage towed by CHRISTOS XXIII – 05.06.2013
11 years ago also on a Wednesday the last voyage of the light aircraft carrier and former flagship of the Royal Navy HMS ARK ROYAL R 07 was photographed from the air by MALTA SHIP PHOTOS (MSPAP) while being towed by the Greek anchor handing tug/supply vessel CHRISTOS XXIII while underway to Leyal Ship Recycling […]
Malta Naval Visits – RFA ARGUS A 135 – 23-25.11.2022
On Wednesday 23rd November, 2022 the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Role 3 Casualty Treatment/Aviation Training Ship RFA ARGUS A 135 passed Grand Harbour, Malta breakwaters at 1026 hrs after embarking pilot at Marsaxlokk Harbour Pilot Station 2 Bravo due to heavy swell off Grand Harbour (OGH) during her maiden call. She was originally built as […]
Iran Tensions – Second UK Warship HMS DUNCAN Arrives in Gulf
HMS Duncan has joined the frigate HMS Montrose to escort vessels sailing under the British flag through the Strait of Hormuz. HMS Montrose has so far accompanied 35 vessels through the strait, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the UK continued to push for a diplomatic resolution to the […]
