Absalon Class Support Ships (Royal Danish Navy)
HDMS Absalon L16
Royal Danish Navy 'Absalon' Class Support Ship HDMS Absalon L16 is seen by the breakwater in Plymouth Sound as she prepares to enter Devonport Naval Base during a visit to Plymouth on 4th December 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72Ybe9-jUXc
Named after the Danish Archbishop Absalon (1128-1201), HDMS Absalon L16 and her sister ship 'Esbern Snare' are the two largest warships ever to serve with the Royal Danish Navy. Launched on 30th January 2005, at 6300 tons she is one of two 'Absalon' class support warships that are primarily used for command and support roles. Visiting Plymouth, we see HDMS Absalon L16 as she enters Devonport Naval Base and passes Devil's Point on 4th December 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2WfSKU524
HDMS Esbern Snare L17 / F342
HDMS Esbern Snare L17 is a 6300 ton Absalon Class Support Ship of the Royal Danish Navy and is the largest combat vessels in the Royal Danish Navy, and we see her as she crosses Firestone Bay and enters Devonport at Western Kings on 20th January 2017.
Royal Danish Navy Absalon Class Frigate HDMS Esbern Snare F342 enters Devonport Naval Base at Devil's Point on 26th October 2020 as she heads from Plymouth Sound Anchor No. 6 - Base No. 7 wharf. #RoyalDanishNavy.
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Royal Danish Navy 'Absalon' class frigate HDMS Esbern Snare F342 enters Devonport following FOST exercises on 6th November 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldVa3f8opyE