Posted on 08/08/2014 5:50:44 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
Commander Sarah West, 41, is sacked as skipper of the frigate HMS Portland over claims that she had a relationship with her married third-in-command
Commander Sarah West, who was the first female commander of a major Royal Navy warship Photo: David Cheskin/PA Wire
The first female captain of a Navy warship has been stripped of her command over allegations of an affair with a fellow officer. Commander Sarah West, 41, was sacked as skipper of the frigate HMS Portland.
It follows reports revealing claims that she had a relationship with her married third-in-command.
A Royal Navy spokesperson said: We can confirm that Commander Sarah West, Commanding Officer of HMS PORTLAND, has been removed from Command.
"This is an internal matter between the individual and her senior officers and we will not give further details of the removal.
"Commander West will continue to serve in the Royal Navy and she will be reappointed to a post where her skills and experience can be used to best effect.
Commander West, 42, took charge of the frigate HMS Portland in May 2012, but was put on leave while officials decided whether she had broken strict rules on relationships.
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Oh.. the USS Acadia had a ripe reputation.
http://www.nytimes.com/1991/04/30/us/36-women-pregnant-aboard-a-navy-ship-that-served-in-gulf.html
Ah, those lonely night watches under the Southern Cross must make it hard on randy seamen.
or “Ahoy Matie!”?
Nekkid?
Yes, the series. Try and get the book. Outstanding read.
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