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HMS Portland tracks Russian warship Admiral Gorshkov past Dover through English Channel

By: Sam Lennon slennon@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 11:15, 13 January 2023

Updated: 14:55, 13 January 2023

A Royal Navy frigate has been tracking the movements of a Russian warship reportedly carrying hypersonic missiles through the English Channel.

HMS Portland is monitoring the Russian guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov and her accompanying tanker Kama as they sailed in international waters close to Britain.

HMS Portland, front, tracking the Russian warship Admiral Gorshkov, background left, and its accompanying tanker Kama, background right. Picture: Ministry of Defence

The Type 23 frigate joined the Norwegian Coast Guard vessel Bergen, as the Russian ships moved south through the Norwegian Sea and to the North Sea this week.

It was reported the Russian ships had passed the Strait of Dover on the way to the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday.

It is believed that Admiral Gorshkov had hypersonic missiles on board following a war games operation in the North Sea.

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HMS Portland with her specialist Merlin helicopter, both equipped with sonars, sensors and torpedoes, has been tracking and reporting on the movements of the Russian ships.

The ship's commanding officer Cmdr Ed Moss-Ward said: “Escorting warships in UK territorial waters and the adjacent sea areas is routine activity for the Royal Navy.

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The Royal Navy released pictures of HMS Portland, foreground, tracking the two Russian ships through the English Channel past Dover. Picture: Ministry of Defence

“By maintaining a visible and persistent presence, the Royal Navy ensures compliance with maritime law and deters malign activity to protect our nation’s interests.

“Escorting the Russian task group alongside forces from our NATO allies has demonstrated the UK’s commitment to the alliance and to maintaining maritime security.”

HMS Portland left her home port of Plymouth on Saturday on her latest patrol.

The frigate, which had a major refit two years ago, is adept at surface warfare operations as well as hunting submarines.

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