Navy’s €50m ship to twin with Cork

The state’s newest naval vessel, the €50m LÉ Samuel Beckett, is to twin with Cork City — home port of the Irish Naval Service.

Navy’s €50m ship to twin with Cork
Mon, 26 May, 2014 - 01:00
Eoin English

A Naval Service spokesman confirmed the vessel, which boasts Star Wars-style drone technology, will sail from the naval base in Haulbowline up to the city quays for the formal twinning ceremonies.

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