HMS Northumberland
The Type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland began her journey back to Devonport on Aug 11/05, following a year-long, GBP 20 million (USD $36.1 million) refit at Babcock's dockyard in Rosyth. That refit added a number of combat enhancements, and also made the frigate the first Royal Navy ship to have a revolutionary silicone paint called Intersleek 700 applied to its hull.
Why does this matter?
Until now, foul toxic substances known as "anti-foulings" have been used to keep ships' hulls clean, and prevent marine growth from attaching. This innovation not only avoids toxic substances, it may actually improve performance and save the Royal Navy money...[Read the rest at DID]
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