I found this interesting as goes to prove that the public doesn't understand what a "Battleship" is.
Battleship HMS Richmond spotted off the coast of Tywyn
28 February 2013
A BATTLESHIP which played a main role in the opening hours of the 2003 Iraq campaign was spotted off the coast of Tywyn on Saturday.
HMS Richmond, was spotted by Tywyn resident Ian Wasse on Saturday afternoon.
He said the ship sailed close to the shore for around 10 minutes before heading off in a northernly direction.
The HMS Richmond is among the most tried and tested in the fleet, having pounded Saddam Hussein’s defences on the Al Faw peninsula in the opening hours of the 2003 Iraq campaign, and providing vital aid in the Caribbean after Hurricane Ivan.
The ship has just completed a period of training under flag officer sea traning in HM Naval Base Devonport.During 2012, the focus for the ship was on ensuring the ship’s readiness for operations for many years.
The Richmond has undergone structural repairs to extend the life of the hull, together with a wide va-riety of upgrades to the sensors and weapons.
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