Frigate "Hamburg" is also back home for Christmas

The frigate "Hamburg" arrived in Wilhelmshaven today, Friday 20 December 2024, at 10 a.m.

The ship has contributed to safety in the Eastern Mediterranean over the past six months. "The performance of the crew makes me proud. I am deeply impressed by the professionalism and dedication of each individual over a long period of time (...) ", (...) I would like to thank every single supporter, friend and above all the families at home from the bottom of my heart. Without them, this mission would not have been possible," says the commander of the "Hamburg", frigate captain Andreas Schmidt.

Frigate "Hamburg", Photo: Bundeswehr

The frigate "Hamburg" has had many different missions in the eastern Mediterranean over the past six months. The American landing ship USS "Wasp" was protected for several months. In co-operation with the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, the frigate "Hamburg" was able to demonstrate its operational readiness. During her brief participation in the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) maritime mission off the coast of Lebanon, the visit of the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, General Carsten Breuer, also showed his appreciation for the crew's performance. "After almost six months away, the frigate 'Hamburg' is returning to its home port today, and I am delighted that the ship's crew will be back safe and sound in time for Christmas," said the commander of the 2nd Frigate Squadron, Frigate Captain Jan Hackstein. The frigate "Hamburg" travelled a total of 31,375 nautical miles during its deployment. Two Sea Lynx Mk 88a naval helicopters from Naval Air Wing 5 in Nordholz were also embarked. The naval battalion from Eckernförde was also on board with a team from Bordeinsatzkompanie 2. A medical team was also on board. The ship arrived in Wilhelmshaven with a crew of 220 servicemen and women.