Naval fleet mourns the passing of the King at sea

[rooster59]

Naval fleet mourns the passing of the King at sea

 

As the people from across the country flocked Sanam Luang in Bangkok, awaiting for turns to enter the Grand Palace to pay their last tribute to their beloved King in front of the Royal urn, the Royal Thai Navy yesterday also mourned and paid  tribute to His Majesty at sea.

 

A naval fleet under the command of the flagship aircraft carrier, Chakri Naruebet, sailed in the sea at Sattahip naval base in the Gulf of Thailand yesterday, in remembrance of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Over 4,000 sailors on board the flagship carrier participated in the joint singing of the Royal Anthem with accompaniment from the Royal Navy Orchestra.

 

This spectacular event saw three warships made up the flotilla.

 

The flagship was named and blessed by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej during the inaugural launch in 2007.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/naval-fleet-mourns-the-passing-of-the-king-at-sea/

 

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-11-19

 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

I'm waiting to see photos of the jet squadron based off the carrier doing memorial flyovers...

 

Ohhh......

[monkey4u]

When I first glanced at the head line I thought it read King of the sea dead

Poor Neptune how old was he ?

After opening my eyes I read the story

Its a nice show of respect for The King