"Trafalga 200 - World Naval Fleet Review " a Portsmouth Travel Page by Toyin

The classical fleet review in Portsmouth has focussed the eyes of the world this year at the Britain and the bicentenary of The Battle of Trafalgar.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard does play a significant role in the celebrations as keepers of Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, and the home of the Royal Naval Museum where the most significant collection of permanent exhibitions in the UK devoted to the Battle of Trafalgar and Lord Nelson can be found.

Portsmouth is also home to Mary Rose, HMS Warrior 1860, Action Stations - the Royal Navy interactive showcase, boat tours of Portsmouth Harbour plus a selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and an art gallery, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the day out for all the family and with a full calendar of events for would be tourists.

Many things are known about the country Nigeria, but few good things are ever recorded. The Nigerian Navy with its Flag Ship shown above which belongs to the MEKO 360 class, a multi pourpose frigate with capabilities for the Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Surface and Anti-Submarine warfare effectively participated in this years event of Trafalga 200. The Ship also pocesses capability for Naval Fire Support, and Electronic Warfare. Aditionally, she carries a ship -borne helicopter, for Anti-Submarine Warfare role, Serch and Rescue (SAR), and enhanced surveillance/detection.

What was also very unique at this years ceremony in Portsmouth was that unlike most other participating ships,..Nigerian women were given a chance and the opportunity to actively participate in the event. Later in the day, visitors from all over the world rated the Nigerian Ship, the most entertaining ship in the Fleet.

There were music, there was food..Including the Nigerian traditional foods, which attracted a lot of attention. Thanks to the women.