HMS Richmond is one of 12 Dule Class Type 23 Frigates and is based in Portsmouth and Devonport.
The ships were designed to deal with the Soviet submarine threat – however, since the fall of communism throughout the 1990s, the frigates have proven their versatility by dealing with virtually every mission imaginable in the four corners of the globe.
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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 and Richmond, North Yorkshire.
The ship will be docked at County Wharf A&P Falmouth from 10am Saturday, June 24 until 2pm on Sunday, June 25.
The tour is free, however, due to space restrictions onboard the ship, members of the public will be unable to go into the vessel but will be able to tour the upper deck and can see some of the equipment used onboard, weapons systems and an opportunity to speak with members of the ship’s company.
General terms and conditions are as follows:
- This visit is unsuitable for children under the age of five. There must be at least one person in each party over the age of 18.
- HMS Richmond is an operational warship; as such, all visitors must be able to move around her without assistance. The ship has steep ladders and hatches and is therefore unsuitable for those with limited mobility. People with visual impairment must be accompanied as guide dogs are not permitted onboard the ship.
- Visitors are advised to wear clothing appropriate to the weather and sturdy footwear.
- Security searches of both persons and bags will take place prior to boarding the ship and a condition of entry. Please note there is no luggage facility available and only bags measuring a maximum of 55cm x 40cm x 20 cm in size will be permitted onboard.
- Visitors are recommended to arrive at the ship 10 minutes before the time stated on the ticket.
- Photography is permitted onboard in certain areas. Your onboard hosts will advise when photos should not be taken.
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Other attractions over the weekend will include a Military Village where you can experience forces equipment up close, air displays, and a Proms-style outdoor concert and firework display in the setting of Henry Vlll’s Pendennis Castle.