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Uploaded: 11/09/07 8:53 PM GMT
' She's home at last '
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The Royal Navy Destroyer H.M.S. Plymouth steaming through Plymouth Sound on her way to Devonport dockyard on the 9/11/07. It's H.M.S. York really, just like Plymouth more than York . . . ! He he he ! The Ship's motto 'Bon Espoir' means Good Hope and was the motto of Edmund Langley, the First Duke of York 1341-1402, who was the fifth son of Edward III. York was the last of the Type 42 destroyers to be built for the Royal Navy. Launched in 1982 and accepted into service in March 1985, she is the twelfth ship in the Royal Navy to bear the name. Very proud of such a historic name, the ship has a strong affiliation with the City of York who bestowed the Freedom of City on the ship in March 1991. The ship's sponsor is Lady Gosling and her charities include the Children's ward, York Hospital and the St. Leonards Hospice, York. She has affilitations with Nestle UK Ltd. and The York Lions to name a few.

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gonedigital
11/09/07 9:30 PM GMT
A very good photograph m8t
Deserves a 10 in the VB these vessels are of very little use nowadays the french exocets proved that in the Falklands conflict it would have been a total disaster if the Argentine missiles had been calibrated properly !!
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::fra99y
11/09/07 9:53 PM GMT
Urmmmm let us be the judge of the fantastic capture, spot on composition and the good colour..... Getting a bit big for them ballet shoes now aint you !!!!

OK yes its a cracker of a photo m8
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::tigger3
11/09/07 11:11 PM GMT
Great job Mark and the narrative is wonderful.
sandi♥
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::casperkate
11/09/07 11:49 PM GMT

Great capture...interesting history too. Well done.
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::cynlee
11/10/07 1:27 AM GMT
Wonderful image, Mark, and the use of color and b/w is sensational.
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::gerryp
11/10/07 8:57 AM GMT
Very good shot Mark...and great commentary. The Royal Navy has such an illustrious history and tradition...gerry
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::Dunstickin
11/10/07 9:24 AM GMT
Great work mate...

Always love big ships!
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::LynEve
11/10/07 1:28 PM GMT
Great shoT Mark and a good informative commentary :)
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.Gabbels
11/10/07 11:44 PM GMT
Wonderful shot and great narrative!
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::DigiCamMan
11/11/07 1:55 AM GMT
Sheesh...I thought it was a long lost relative or something and it's a boat. Nice un...now get a grip.
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::karrid
11/15/07 1:13 AM GMT
Nice capture and thanks for the story. I like the effect you used with the bits of colour on the b&w.
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.kimsoosun
11/17/07 3:01 AM GMT
I always think that it is kind of strange to see a litte boat pull a big boat like that.
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.LANJOCKEY
08/13/08 3:13 AM GMT
Hello Mark....Having served in the Royal Navy this fine picture of HMS Plymouth really appeals to be....You have captured her at a great angle which shows her in her full glory....You should send the picture into the editor of the Navy News....Well done Mark....All the best to you....Mick.
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::paul1972
07/07/09 11:10 AM GMT
Brilliant composure of these 2 boats deserves much highe c index I think

Paul
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