The Patrol Vessel Leon Livingstone Smith P423 arrived in St.John's on 6th September from the Netherlands via the Cape Verde Islands en route to the Bahamas. The ship built by the Damen shipyard in the Netherlands is being delivered to the
Royal Bahamas Defence Force. During its stop here in Antigua, His Excellency Dr.Rodney Williams Governor General and Prime Minister The Honorable Gaston Browne, Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force personnel and other Government officials were guest of the crew. Boarding at the Heritage Quay pier. the guests were taken on a brief trip offshore to experience the ship's capabilities.
According to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Facebook page, the ship is the third of nine vessels to be added to the force's fleet under the Bahamas Government's patrol craft acquisition project.
The following video outlines the scope of the $232m investment.
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| Leon Livingstone Smith docked at Heritage Quay, St.John's, Antigua |
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| Leon Livingstone Smith docked at Heritage Quay, St.John's, Antigua |
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| Leon Livingstone Smith leaving St.John's harbour, Antigua |
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| Leon Livingstone Smith entering St.John's harbour, Antigua |
