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MANCHESTER BRUISED IN BIG APPLE

HMS Manchester was involved in a minor collision after her visit to New York for America's Independence Day celebrations.

Dozens of warships and over 100 other vessels were involved in the July 4th celebrations and the incident occurred as the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth II was manoeuvring in the crowded harbour.

As tugs attempted to bring the QE2 alongside in Manhattan the liner's stern drifted out and dented the Japanese Training Squadron vessel Kashima, forcing her to scrape against the Portsmouth-based Type 42 destroyer HMS Manchester. No serious damage was done and the Japanese Admiral on board the Kashima was quoted as saying it was an honour to have been 'kissed' by the Queen Elizabeth.

HMS Manchester's return to the United Kingdom will not be delayed - she is due back in Portsmouth on July 21. Her duties as Atlantic Guardship North are being taken over by HMS Cardiff.

http://www.royalnavynews.co.uk/articles/2000/0007/0000071001.asp

「かしま」艦長の粋な発言が話題になり、Japanese naval officersの評判を上げたそうです♪

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