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Read our fascinating 16-page special on the creation and naming of HMS Glasgow here

Read our fascinating 16-page special on the creation and naming of HMS Glasgow here
AT THE naming ceremony of HMS Glasgow, every available space on deck, on the gangways and along the quayside, was taken up by delighted workers, the Ship’s Company, and their proud families. As Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales gave her blessing, and a bottle of whisky was smashed over the hull, a swell of cheers and applause filled the air. “Everybody here has a strong and enduring connection to HMS Glasgow,” said Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell in his speech. “From the first ever HMS Glasgow, sailing under the Royal Navy flag at the end of the 17th century to the ship we see here in the 21st Century, she has evolved and adapted to meet the warfighting and operational demands of its day. HMS Glasgow’s pedigree is awe inspiring.” HMS Glasgow is the first

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