First Royal Navy ship visits Cambodia in 65 years

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HMS Spey became the first Royal Navy warship to visit Cambodia in 65 years, arriving to mark almost 70 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Cambodia. The crew of HMS Spey spent five days in Ream Naval Base, 100 miles southwest of the capital Phnom Penh, participating in a series of public relations events. HMS Spey became the first Royal Navy warship to visit Cambodia since HMS Alert's visit in February 1958.

The river patrol vessel sailed into the port of Sihanoukville almost 65 years to the day that the White Ensign was last seen in a Cambodian harbour. The two countries are looking to strengthen military ties, having accredited the first non-resident military attaché since the 1970s and welcoming the first Cambodian student at Sandhurst military academy.

HMS Spey hosted capability demonstrations, briefings, and a formal reception for senior Cambodian military figures. Commander Michael Proudman, Spey’s Commanding Officer, said his ship and sailors had been warmly received in the Southeast Asian country.

 

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[KhunLA]

Impressive ... a UK naval ship that's actually sea worthy ????

[2baht]

Must have been approved by Bejing!

[my friend I]

So much for Ream being a secret deleted deep water port.