Historic Moment as HMS Blyth’s Bell Handed Over to Blyth Town Council

The MVS played a part in a significant moment in maritime history when the ship’s bell and other historic artefacts from HMS Blyth were officially handed over to Blyth Town Council by the Royal Navy.

HMS Blyth was a regular visitor to its adopted town but in 2023 the vessel was sold to Romania, one of the UK’s NATO allies.
As is the tradition, the ship’s bell, battle honours board and name plate were handed over to Blyth Town Council for safe keeping until the next HMS Blyth enters service in the future.

A celebration was held at Blyth Bede Academy where the MVS was represented by RVO Angela Carrington, National PR Officer Keith Newman and Roslyn Hastie-Murray who also represented the RNA.