On a sleepy bank holiday monday morning, just before 10 am, the Dublin Port tug "Beaufort" assists HMS Brocklesby off her berth on Sir John Rogersons Quay & down the River Liffey.

HMS Brocklesby, a Hunt-class mine counter-measures vessel of the British Royal Navy on a courtesy visit to Dublin over the weekend.

Brocklesby is the first naval visitor to Dublin in 2023 & one of the few since covid restrictions since 2020. She is celebrating 40 years in service, her primary purpose is to seek out and neutralise enemy mines using sonar technology, currently under the command of Lieutenant Commander Matthew Teare.

Arriving on Friday 3rd & departing on Monday 6th, which is a new public holiday in Ireland, celebrating Saint Brigid.

Lá Fhéile Bríde

HMS BROCKLESBY (M33)

Reflections on Saint Brigid's weekend.

HMS Brocklesby, a Hunt-class mine counter-measures vessel of the British Royal Navy on a courtesy visit to Dublin over the weekend.

Brocklesby is the first naval visitor to Dublin in 2023 & one of the few since covid restrictions since 2020. She is celebrating 40 years in service, her primary purpose is to seek out and neutralise enemy mines using sonar technology, currently under the command of Lieutenant Commander Matthew Teare.

( the green streak in the photo is a passing drone ).

Arriving on Friday 3rd & departing on Monday 6th, which is a new public holiday in Ireland, celebrating Saint Brigid.

Lá Fhéile Bríde

HMS BROCKLESBY (M33)

HMS Brocklesby, a Hunt-class mine counter-measures vessel of the British Royal Navy on a courtesy visit to Dublin over the weekend.

Brocklesby is the first naval visitor to Dublin in 2023 & one of the few since covid restrictions since 2020. She is celebrating 40 years in service, her primary purpose is to seek out and neutralise enemy mines using sonar technology, currently under the command of Lieutenant Commander Matthew Teare.

Arriving on Friday 3rd & departing on Monday 6th, which is a new public holiday in Ireland, celebrating Saint Brigid.

Lá Fhéile Bríde

HMS BROCKLESBY (M33)

The Royal Netherlands Navy HNLMS Rotterdam fills the night sky of Dublin's River Liffey while on a courtesy visit to the city.

Rotterdam is the first navy visit since Covid-19 restrictions in March 2020, another sign of times returning to normal.

Arriving on Saturday 2nd October, berthing at Cruise 18 beside the East Link toll bridge, at 166 meters, it provided great photo opportunities of this gigantic Landing Platform Dock (LPD) amphibious warfare ship, its two landing craft were on display alongside. The ship also features a large helicopter deck & internal hangar.

This is the #HNLMSRotterdam

The Royal Netherlands Navy HNLMS Rotterdam berthed at cruise 18 on Dublin's River Liffey while on a courtesy visit to the city, preparing for its 1200 hrs departure, its two landing craft alongside.

Rotterdam is the first navy visit since Covid-19 restrictions in March 2020, another sign of times returning to normal.

Arriving on Saturday 2nd October, berthing at Cruise 18 beside the East Link toll bridge, at 166 meters, it provided great photo opportunities of this gigantic Landing Platform Dock (LPD) amphibious warfare ship, its two landing craft were on display alongside. The ship also features a large helicopter deck & internal hangar.

This is the #HNLMSRotterdam

On a sleepy bank holiday monday morning, just before 10 am, the Dublin Port tug "Beaufort" assists HMS Brocklesby off her berth on Sir John Rogersons Quay.

HMS Brocklesby, a Hunt-class mine counter-measures vessel of the British Royal Navy on a courtesy visit to Dublin over the weekend.

Brocklesby is the first naval visitor to Dublin in 2023 & one of the few since covid restrictions since 2020. She is celebrating 40 years in service, her primary purpose is to seek out and neutralise enemy mines using sonar technology, currently under the command of Lieutenant Commander Matthew Teare.

Arriving on Friday 3rd & departing on Monday 6th, which is a new public holiday in Ireland, celebrating Saint Brigid.

Lá Fhéile Bríde

HMS BROCKLESBY (M33)

As the Royal Netherlands Navy HNLMS Rotterdam prepares for departure, the Dublin Port pilot boards the ship to navigate her out the channel.

Arriving on Saturday 2nd October, berthing at Cruise 18 beside the East Link toll bridge, at 166 meters, it provided great photo opportunities of this gigantic Landing Platform Dock (LPD) amphibious warfare ship, its two landing craft were on display alongside. The ship also features a large helicopter deck & internal hangar.

This is the #HNLMSRotterdam

Members of the Irish naval service, An tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh, taking part in the annual national services day parade in 2023.

GULF OF ALASKA (May 4, 2021) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sitley Castro, from Fresno, Calif., directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, onto a catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces' skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control, and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos W. Hopper)

GULF OF ALASKA (May 4, 2021) U.S. Sailors direct an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Warriors” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces' skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control, and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos W. Hopper)

GULF OF ALASKA (May 4, 2021) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Madalyn Montoya, from Albuquerque, N.M., right, instructs Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jhanlian Fuentes, from New Britain, Conn., on how to direct aircraft onto the catapult during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces' skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control, and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos W. Hopper)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2021) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Jamal Jaddi, from Seattle, observes flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Feb. 25, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos W. Hopper)

Everett, Washington (Dec. 10, 2017) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Dakoda Brown of the USS Shoup (DDG 86) experiences an emotional reunion with his wife and new born son, who he is meeting for the first time. The USS Shoup just returned to its homeport at Naval Station Everett after a 6 month long deployment that had begun on June 1, 2017.(U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Amanda A. Hayes/released)

Everett, Washington (Dec. 10, 2017) The USS Kidd (DDG 100) comes pier side at Naval Station Everett after returning to its homeport after a 6 month long deployment that had started on June 1, 2017.(U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Amanda A. Hayes/released)

Everett, Washington (Dec. 10, 2017) Sailors man the rails as the USS Kidd (DDG 100) comes pierside at Naval Station Everett after returning to its homeport at the base after a 6 month long deployment that had started on June 1, 2017.(U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Amanda A. Hayes/released)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 8, 2014) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) man the rails as the ship transits San Diego Bay on the way to its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Preble, along with the the USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), are shifting homports to Pearl Harbor this summer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

The USS Wisconsin was decommissioned in 1991. In 2006, she was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register and donated to the City of Norfolk, Virginia in 2009. She is docked beside Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia where the Hampton Roads Naval Museum resides.

NEWPORT, RI – U.S. Naval War College holds a senior chief petty officer pinning ceremony June 2, 2023. Established in 1884, NWC informs today’s decision-makers and educates tomorrow’s leaders by providing educational experiences and learning opportunities that develop their ability to anticipate and prepare strategically for the future, strengthen the foundations of peace, and create a decisive warfighting advantage. (U.S. Navy photo by Brett Dodge/Released)

Retirement day with Daughter presenting flag to Father

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jake Trubman, from Tucson, Ariz., left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Adam Minnick, from Fort Wayne, Ind., both assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, install a refueling probe actuator on an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) of the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn Holm (left), Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chad Runge (center), and Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Veronica Mammina pose on a "mock" quarter deck as part of the Defense Information School's Navy birthday celebration, Oct. 13, 2017. Other events held during the week of the Navy birthday include a "flash mob" singing Anchors Aweigh and a formal ceremony to commemorate 242 years of naval sea power. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas F. Cottone)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2014) Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Vincent Aguilar, from Modesto, Calif., looks over a navigation chart on the bridge of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) of the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2014) Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) participates in a straits transit exercise near San Clemente Island. Bunker Hill is part of Carrier Strike Group One (CSG-1), underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2014) Guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) participates in a straits transit exercise near San Clemente Island. Sterett is part of Carrier Strike Group One (CSG-1), underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15, flies plane guard for aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), participates in a simulated straits transit near San Clemente Island. Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

The USS Wisconsin was decommissioned in 1991. In 2006, she was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register and donated to the City of Norfolk, Virginia in 2009. She is docked beside Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia where the Hampton Roads Naval Museum resides.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2014) Quartermaster 2nd Class Christine Roe, from Spring Hill, Fla., uses a compass to plot a course on the bridge of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) of the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

Retirement day with Daughter presenting flag to Father

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2014) Guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) participates in a straits transit exercise near San Clemente Island. Sterett is part of Carrier Strike Group One (CSG-1), underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

CFAY Yokosuka, Japan Color Guard Team

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2014) Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) participates in a straits transit exercise near San Clemente Island. Bunker Hill is part of Carrier Strike Group One (CSG-1), underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2014) Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participates in a straits transit exercise near San Clemente Island. Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

The USS Wisconsin was decommissioned in 1991. In 2006, she was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register and donated to the City of Norfolk, Virginia in 2009. She is docked beside Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia where the Hampton Roads Naval Museum resides.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2014) Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participates in a straits transit exercise near San Clemente Island. Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown/Released)

Lt. Cmdr. (ret.) Bruce Colkitt, the oldest Sailor at the Defense Information School, and Seaman Recruit Michael Hazlett (right), the youngest Sailor at DINFOS, cut the cake during DINFOS's ceremony commemorating the 242nd Navy birthday, Oct. 13, 2017. Other events held during the week of the Navy birthday include a "flash mob" singing Anchors Aweigh and a formation run to commemorate 242 years of naval sea power. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas F. Cottone)

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Aug. 27, 2015) U.S. Pacific Fleet Force Master Chief Suz Whitman shakes hands with Chief Engineman Select Heath Moorewords at the 15th Annual Island Wide Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Challenge on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Whitman took the spot as the top enlisted Sailor in the Pacific Fleet, Aug 14. The FMF Challenge is designed to build camaraderie and teamwork among the chief selects and to help integrate them into the Chiefs’ Mess. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Aug. 27, 2015) U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Susan Whitman meets with chief selects from commands across Hawaii during the 15th Annual Island Wide Fleet Marine Force Challenge on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The FMF Challenge is designed to build camaraderie and teamwork among the chief selects and to help integrate them into the Chiefs’ Mess. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nicholas Brown rings eight bells in honor of current year and one final bell to bring in the new year during the Defense Information School's ceremony commemorating the 242nd Navy birthday, Oct. 13, 2017. Other events held during the week of the Navy birthday include a "flash mob" singing Anchors Aweigh and a formation run to commemorate 242 years of naval sea power. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas F. Cottone)

Compass: the Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Network of the Naval Service

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SAN DIEGO (Mar. 31, 2017) Chief Boatswain's Mate Jose Salas, from El Monte, CA. and Chief Boatswain's Mate Nicholas Snipes, from Ocala, Fl., assigned to Beach Master Unit One (BMU-1) salute the National Ensign in honor of the Chief Petty Officer's (CPO) 124th birthday. The rank of chief petty officer was established on April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Devin Arneson/RELEASED)

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Aug. 27, 2015) U.S. Pacific Fleet Force Master Chief Suz Whitman shares words of wisdom with chief selects during the 15th Annual Island Wide Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Challenge on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Whitman took the spot as the top enlisted Sailor in the Pacific Fleet, Aug 14. The FMF Challenge is designed to build camaraderie and teamwork among the chief selects and to help integrate them into the Chiefsâ Mess. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)

Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Terrina Driscoll sings the national anthem at the Defense Information School's ceremony commemorating the 242nd Navy birthday, Oct. 13, 2017. Other events held during the week of the Navy birthday include a "flash mob" singing Anchors Aweigh and a formation run to commemorate 242 years of naval sea power. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas F. Cottone)

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 31, 2017) Command Master Chief Michael Killion, from Wichita, KS; assigned to Beach Master Unit One (BMU-1), salutes the National Ensign in honor of the Chief Petty Officer's (CPO) 124th birthday. The rank of chief petty officer was established on April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Devin Arneson/RELEASED)

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 31, 2017) Chief Petty Officers, assigned to Beachmaster Unit ONE (BMU-1), conducted a flag raising ceremony in honor of the Chief Petty Officer's 124th birthday. The rank of chief petty officer was established on April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Devin Arneson/RELEASED)

NEWPORT, RI – U.S. Naval War College holds a senior chief petty officer pinning ceremony June 2, 2023. Established in 1884, NWC informs today’s decision-makers and educates tomorrow’s leaders by providing educational experiences and learning opportunities that develop their ability to anticipate and prepare strategically for the future, strengthen the foundations of peace, and create a decisive warfighting advantage. (U.S. Navy photo by Brett Dodge/Released)