Royal Navy warships HMS Somerset and HMS Brocklesby will be visiting Manx shores from tomorrow (Thursday) in support of the Tynwald Day ceremony and associated events.
HMS Somerset will anchor in Douglas Bay from tomorrow for a three-day visit before returning to sea.
HMS Brocklesby, meanwhile, will be alongside at No.2 berth on Victoria Pier in Douglas from tomorow until Monday (July 8).
She will be open to visit from 11am to 5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Personnel from the two ships’ companies will be taking part in the Tynwald Day ceremony, which will also be attended by HMS Somerset’s Commanding Officer Commander Mike Smith and his counterpart on HMS Brocklesby, Lieutenant Commander Stuart Yates.
Lt Commander Yates said: ‘We are very much looking forward to spending time in the Isle of Man and I hope as many local people as possible will come and see the ship for themselves during our open to visit hours.
‘It is a privilege to visit Douglas and an excellent opportunity to strengthen the ties between the Royal Navy and this historic maritime island.’
