In a recent visit to the island of St Vincent, HMS Richmond joined in with celebrations to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Island's Independence. This year it was HMS Richmond’s honour to be able to join in the parade and march, in what proved to be a most popular festival.

The Ship's stay in the island was punctuated, however, by frequent showers dispelling the myth that it is always hot and sunny in the Caribbean!

One of the highlights of the visit was a trip to what used to be the film set for the Hollywood production of the Pirates of the Caribbean, filmed on location on the leeward side of the island. Although some time has passed since filming completed, some of the staging and buildings remain and the area is also unusually free of any commercial activity to capitalise on the attraction. Such was the success of the film, and the setting, that the island expects to welcome back the crew for the sequel in the near future.

The visit also gave the opportunity for the Governor General, His Excellency Sir Frederick Ballantyne GCMG, to present the LS&GC Medal to Leading Steward Watts.