Belgian frigate Louise-Marie (F931) departing London after bringing Flanders soil

Yesterday I managed to get the Chance to capture on camera BNS Louise-Marie departing London after her historic visit bringing sacred Flanders soil.
I had originally hoped to capture her arrival and the parade for the soil, but unfortunately due to shift work and generally feeling worn out it wasn’t possible. Instead I managed to catch up with her on the departure day, I feel a huge debt of gratitude to the Belgian Navy for this act of bringing the soil to London and could not let Louise-Marie go without seeing her.

Sadly the day was grey and obviously the ship was grey, and grey on grey not ideal for photography. But hopefully I have caught the moment at least a bit.

IMG_5008 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

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IMG_5179 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

IMG_5181 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

IMG_5219 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

IMG_5289 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

IMG_5321 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

IMG_5407 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

IMG_5467 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

IMG_5538 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

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The logistics involved in moving these ships around the port of London and the Thames in general is fantastic to watch, and yes she was towed/tugged out backwards until in open water., all well worth watching if you have chance.