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British Royal Navy visits Port of Charleston
November 15, 2018 — The HMS Monmouth, a ship of the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy, visited the Port of Charleston Nov. 8-12, 2018. The ship, also known as the “Black Duke” by its crew, was greeted upon arrival by Capt. Kevin Byrne, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander; Cmdr. William Edenbeck, Naval Support Activity Charleston executive officer; and Master Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Lonsdale, NSA Charleston command master chief. The Monmouth has been up and down the Eastern Seaboard participating in exercises and supporting events with the U.S. military. The ship recently supported Fleet Week Baltimore and has engaged in a number of training exercises. ... MORE

U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin Byrne, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, walks aboard the HMS Monmouth during the ship’s visit Nov. 8-12, 2018, at the Port of Charleston. The British Royal Navy ship hosted several events throughout Veterans Day weekend engaging with Charleston's military and civilian leadership.