Onboard HMS Stirling Castle in Gibraltar
Welcome to the first episode of BFBS Daily Dits!
Today, we head to The Rock, where BFBS’s Jacob Dyer takes us aboard HMS Stirling Castle which has become the first Royal Navy ship affiliated with Gibraltar.
In this episode:
Jacob tells host Lauren Mitchell about his visit onboard where he caught up with Commander Phil Harper.
Hear how the ship’s commercial origins give it a unique layout and features compared to traditional warships.
How HMS Stirling Castle operates as a mine-hunting mothership, using uncrewed vehicles to improve safety and efficiency.
Hear about the ship’s “bougie” onboard…
The skinny
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