PSP Southampton Boat Show to host HMS Dauntless

The PSP Southampton Boat Show will host the Royal Navy’s latest warship, HMS DAUNTLESS for a three day visit from Sunday 12 – Tuesday 14 September.

The Show, which runs from 10 – 19 September, has arranged access to the ship for two afternoons, giving visitors an opportunity to climb aboard and explore the Type 45 Destroyer. Commissioned in June 2010, HMS DAUNTLESS is the most advanced warship in the world. Built to provide air defence to an aircraft carrier and capable of defending ships in her fleet from the most sophisticated anti-ship missiles and aircraft, HMS DAUNTLESS is one of the world’s greatest engineering feats.

Andrew Williams, managing director of National Boat Shows said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome HMS DAUNTLESS to the PSP Southampton Boat Show. The fact that Show visitors will be among the first to set foot on the new ship is a very exciting prospect and a real coup for the Show; we’re looking forward to the buzz that her arrival will bring to Mayflower Park.”

Visitors to HMS DAUNTLESS will learn about her state of the art power and propulsion and world class weapon systems, experience the feelings of a sailor in full body armour and view the 40 knot Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boats used by sailors and marines during anti-piracy boarding operations. Once aboard visitors can also trial the Navy’s fire fighting equipment and venture inside the Operations Room from where the Captain and his team fight the ship.

Captain Richard Powell said: “During her three days in Mayflower Park I hope to welcome many visitors aboard HMS DAUNTLESS. This is an excellent opportunity for members of the public to experience the conditions, facilities and equipment onboard the Royal Navy’s finest and newest war ship.”

One of the greatest assets of the Type 45 is their versatility and HMS DAUNTLESS has many other roles ranging from anti-piracy operations to Naval Gunnery Support, conducting anti-submarine warfare to acting as a base platform for a deployable headquarters. Since commission, HMS DAUNTLESS has undergone a series of trials and training in preparation for becoming the first Royal Navy ship to fire the new Sea Viper missile, planned for autumn 2010.

HMS DAUNTLESS is open to Show visitors at the following times:

• Sunday 12 September, 13:30 – 17:00
• Monday 13 September, 13:30 – 17:00

The Ship will depart the Show at 15:00 on Tuesday 14 September.

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