3 Hours Aboard A Royal Navy Warship

This documentary series shows a rare glimpse on-board a Royal Navy warship HMS Northumberland. It shows the inner workings of the ship and crew members as they face unprecedented Russian activity around the UK.
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[@brn2bwild2001]

As an ex-intelligence officer, I must say I am a bit surprised at the level of access and what info was allowed to be made public.

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

im shocked that they're letting that girl decorate their ships with christmas lights. that would never fly in any branch of the US military.

[@alansohn855]

@@Smokey420Greenleaf USS Chung Hoon (Arleigh Burke) had them in 2015 and still might to this day.

[@alansohn855]

I think it's the fact that the ship is really old may have something to do with it, especially since it's set to be replaced by the Type 26 frigates in a few years time.

[@oldsalt4798]

@@Smokey420Greenleaf Clearly you haven't served anywere, or at least not in the last 30 years. Everywhere I was stationed in 20 years decorated.

[@thomascondon9549]

I can imagine British Intelligence going over every frame of this doc prior to publication.

[@thickwristmcfist3399]

Seems like same episode, but this one is all of them together... This is a 3hr show... Pretty awesome!

[@wenghiskhan3084]

Fun fact, those are United States Marine Corps F-35s from VMFA-211. The QE has been operating with a composite US-UK carrier air wing since her inception, as the UK is unable to fill its own requirement.

[@Demosthenas]

Fun fact: that's because Lockheed martin can't produce them fast enough.

[@B3ckShots]

@@Demosthenas US People cant get any facts, the f35s we purchased a small ammount since lockeed cant produce them quick enough. If we cant fill out own requirement why does the US Depend on us for anti-missile interceptions in suez canal.

[@robertkeller9828]

US holding Britain's Water "Still". Their ships can't...I mean a Wet-Weather country that can't build a water-tight ship.A sea-worthy ship for the environment they live. What are they going to do to stop Russian Subs? Harsh Words?....Once again....FECK-LESS! PS...What the HELL is that baby-faced new "officer" there for AT ALL!. What can she possibly DO except get-in-the-way?. Equity and Inclusion. F'n WOKE CRAP!

[@robertkeller9828]

I had to finally STOP watching this...If I was a Brit. I'd get my life in order with "The Almighty". No America to save you this time...

[@SoloSailing77]

48 hours in...I have never been without my phone this long! Cell phone's didn't even exist when I graduated from High School! Music was on Albums and cassette tapes, and we had 3 channels of TV to watch! I wish kids from today, could go back in time. Let them load a program into the Commodore computer, so they can listen to the squealing of the cassette player loading!

[@cjcoleman3893]

Why?

[@cjcoleman3893]

The only thing modern kids regrettably missed was the evolution of video games

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

44:00 the fact that Russian subs could be sailing in the Irish Sea and off the North Atlantic elsewhere in Irish waters, is absolutely terrifying - the Irish navy would be no match for a Russian sub attack, so we Irish absolutely depend on the Royal Navy to defend us 🇮🇪☘️🇬🇧🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@archiebald4717]

I heard that the RAF also supports the Irish defenses. I guess such support is also in the UK's interests.

[@robertkeller9828]

If you believe in the RN, you're SOL.

[@PrimosMultiServices]

I'm confused are these training exercises cause what if the Russian did do something to the cable are they free to engage I feel like these are training exercises because why would the UK let the Russian know what they are up to and vice versa

[@PrimosMultiServices]

And wouldn't the Russian ship going into British water be considered an act of war I know they dam sure wouldn't come to American waters with that B's it would be on like donkey kong😂

[@PrimosMultiServices]

And if this was an actual mission the UK would not let some one make a documentary about it all these vids would be scrapped

[@colindeer4908]

Really enjoyed this. Many thanks.

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

lol everyone saying that these ships are garbage because of the amount of issues have no idea what they’re talking about .. these ships have been tested time and time again, and have proven themselves to be a formidable force.. that being said, these ships are up to 28 years old (the first ship was built in 89’, the last ship built in 2001).. things are bound to break when a ship is that old

[@pazsion]

but there still should not be so many issues.

[@SethSalgo]

they severely overplay the "dangers". a couple of inches of water in ome room and they suggest the ship is in danger. rubber shroud on the gun makes it "out of action". As if 😂😂😂

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

i dunnno... i've had cars that were 40+ years old and still in good working condition... and those cars weren't built by the government on an almost unlimited budget with the best materials and craftsmen available, and designed for war.

[@paulroberts3509]

?​@@Smokey420Greenleaf

[@johnlamothe8705]

Really?? How many times are y'all gonna repost this video? How bout a new video of this show

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

2:03:24 that Russian sub clearly rammed the sonar as well as the ship, in order to knock it out

[@stardustindigo]

I have been a sailor for 10 years on a merchant ships, sorry to say I have had never experienced this much failures on board in such small period like this ( so this is a war ship right?). Almost never happened anything.

[@JusticeAlways]

A bit of over dramatization by the film makers...to keep the public interested it seems. Have you ever been thru the Suez Canal? I hear there's lot of "excitement" for merchant sailors there...😅

[@stardustindigo]

@@JusticeAlways Suez canal 😅😅😅

[@matdyke5046]

Warships get run at the limit on regular basis. Merchant ships putter about. Try running at 20+kts sustained for days with electrical loads for sensors and equipment 24/7 that equal that of a small town. Ex navy nuke speaking.

[@pa4tim]

I repair maritime electronics (but not military) and I have plenty work . Navy ships have a tun of electronic systems, much more as merchant ships. And indeed it is dramatized, like the toxic smoke filling the ship. How the hell they know it is toxic if they do not know the source ?

[@JusticeAlways]

@@stardustindigo 😄👍

[@Nolefan1966]

The once Great British Navy still thinks they rule the oceans😂😂

[@wayneraven4047]

Children dont understand, im an adult, i dont know what goes on around the clock. These guys and gals, are true heros everyday, i can only thankyou.😊

[@davidbrown5251]

British ships kinda like British cars it’s always something electrical…..

[@thomascondon9549]

This is the story of a microcosm of World Society during the Age of COVID. We spend enough time with the crew that we come to really care about each sailor aboard HMS Northumberland. I truly hope they all weathered that storm and that they kept the disease from their families. Hugs to all from an old sailor.

[@gabrielgraham7905]

Royal navy : ok we going to send 2 ships to see what Russia is doing us navy: ok we going to 1 aircraft carrier and 8 ships and 2 submarines to see what Russia is doing

[@gordonagent7037]

I really enjoyed this although I know nothing about navy life. There’s a lot that obviously goes on with a ship, its crew and the tasks they are required to do. I did the whole episode in one sitting and it seems that ships, like anything with rotating machinery, have there moments but obviously they have the technicians to sort problems out. I’m not sure I could handle the close contact constantly around others and I couldn’t jthink of a worse place to be than a ship during Covid but I guess these brave and dedicated sailors make a commitment to service whereby they are called on to maintain excellence under all situations. I take my hat off to them, I admire them and I have a new respect for them. Well done production staff, this was a great documentary

[@ericrivas2960]

how about the hms Duncan & queen Elizabeth can you documentary I love the documentary of life in navy warship, carrier & submarine 🖤👍👍👏

[@jimbarnard12345]

DRUG TESTING? did anyone else notice that during the drug testing that the guys collecting the urine did not even wear gloves? seems odd but not nearly as odd as how many guys were quick to volunteer to do 'WILLIE WATCHING"

[@robertschumann7737]

1 gloves are for the watchers peace of mind not the handler. Any medical professional would tell you urine is completely and totally sterile. There is absolutely nothing to worry about in handling it. Could you imagine how time consuming it would be to change your gloves every time you handled a sample during a random 200 person drug test? Easier to just handle em and then wash your hands throughly afterwards. 2 I can't speak for the Royal Navy but when I used to get randomly tested in the Army they actually wanted and expected everyone to pass. It's a huge difference from probation where they expect you to fail. They call it "Willie watching" but "back watching" would be more accurate. Anyone that failed a random usually wanted to fail. It's when you screw up and get ordered to go take a test is when they are hardcore about it.

[@jimbarnard12345]

@@robertschumann7737 i am a medical professional and i can tell you that URINE IS NOT STERILE and i have always wondered how that myth got started, feces is way way more dangerous but urine can cause many problems for you. You said gloves would be time consuming because you stated that for 200 people being tested it would take a lot of time. however you can keep the same pair of gloves on, you do not have to change them after every bottle of urine! I am going to take your word on the willie watching though as it sounds like you are the authority on that....

[@GlenCooper-sj4lh]

Clearly, he was taking the piss.

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

The odds of them finding the sub after they drop their last round of sonobuoys has gotta be pretty much slim to none.. out of the thousands of square miles of ocean they could have dropped those last few sonobuoys , they ended up dropping them within a mile of where the sub is (sonobuoys only have a range of about 2000 yards) .. unbelievable

[@cjcoleman3893]

Well they had reliable but slightly dated tracking info and knew a general area to search.

[@TommieTubbs-iv9cn]

I pray for all military,male and Female

[@Wvbief]

I do to, though what they need, should have and want is kindness, wealth and intellect

[@robertkeller9828]

Female do not belong there. Period

[@dylanjackson5085]

its funny that that russian navy ship litterly was anchored lol u can seee it s chain down and theres saying oh its moving and what not but clearly not its not even preducing a wake

[@matthewsputnick3805]

Please segment this awesome video?!

[@kalmurphy5254]

We can all joke about war but know buddy needs war

[@geraldstahlman7036]

Willy watch! Precious!

[@TommieTubbs-iv9cn]

Now this is real

[@mitchellpaul5188]

Every show a watched so far, there a problem with the ship 😂 dam you really need to fix your ships, 😮 this sounds like a joke 😅 but it's not😮😢 OMG 😱This is Not Good, Please someone help fix those ships, I Really like the videos though thanks 😮😮🤔 😮😮

[@maxplanck9055]

Heating and ventilation are basic requirements for crew welfare when aboard ship, if you can’t provide basic good working conditions you will lose sailors to better jobs where you won’t be killed doing something mundane, clean, ventilation, heating and minimal shower sharing and ultrasonic sanitation are basic life essentials when shut in on board a ship for 8 months in frozen or desert conditions, anything less is abuse and 19th century working conditions,unacceptable ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

Unfortunately I was on a methadone program for a few years in the past , so I know how long cocaine stays in your system.. it’s usually only about a week to week and a half, so depending on how long they’ve been on deployment , one of those two sailors HAD to have brought some aboard, and probably shared with his mate

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

The Russians are VERY good at EW (electric warfare), they have formidable submarines as they’ve been in competition with the United States for the past 80 years, but we ALL know their air superiority is nonexistent.. sure, they can throw up a helo, much like the British, but at least the UK has two large, somewhat reliable aircraft carriers with f-35b’s

[@X-jn87ybt]

Well unless the West fights a near peer every capabilities of the West is questionable

[@steveblottenberger1097]

I've been drinking for 30 years I like my beer

[@musa7010]

In the past they had everything secured for sea and set NBCD state-3 condition X-ray Now they have more fun 😂😂

[@Juanitojk]

Really seems like the Brit’s should just buy American destroyers

[@LeeXRV]

Why on earth would they do that? The Royal Navy doesn’t have enough ships but it certainly has some of the best in existence and a 23 is an exceptional submarine hunter.

[@davidharris2519]

im sure the russians are learning alot about the British by watching this show

[@briant5685]

bwahahaha,you are so shallow

[@michaelcooper4918]

The narrator called the Russian sub an active enemy. When did war become declared between the British and Russia? Considering this was filmed before covid. The whole tracking the sub in the north felt and looked like a war game or excise? Something about the way it was narrated, just came across feeling very TV.

[@user-eh9jo9ep5r]

95% of the total worldwide hostage seizures at sea for ransom occur in the Gulf of Guinea. The information provided in the search results supports the claim that a significant portion of maritime hostage seizures for ransom occurs in the Gulf of Guinea. According to Oceans Beyond Piracy, a substantial number of incidents related to maritime piracy and hostage-taking have been reported in the Gulf of Guinea, indicating the prevalence of such activities in this region. Therefore, based on the available information, it can be concluded that the statement about the Gulf of Guinea accounting for 95% of worldwide maritime hostage seizures for ransom is supported by the search results. Wikipedia(rus)

[@ArcaneTurbulence]

I'm not knocking the Royal Navy in any way, To each their own, and they do their country proud. But after watching US naval videos, everything happening here seems like it's going in slow motion in comparison.

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

As someone who loves ships, and especially warships, I fuckin loathe the fact that like 65% of the planet’s population just has to drive to their local port or beach to see a massive ship/warship.. I live in northern Ontario, Canada.. it’s like a 4-5 hour drive, one way, to travel down to Toronto and see some Great Lake ships (which aren’t really ships with their skinny length to breadth dimensions) or drive to the mouth of the st Lawrence/Nova Scotia, and I don’t even have a license ..😞

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

good old brits... went from "women aren't allowed on boats because they're bad luck!" to "lets let women decorate our boats with fruity Christmas lights!"

[@johnnyfranzen6091]

A derty gaaly👎👎👎🤮🤮🤮britis

[@kirkford9502]

I bet they feel pretty stupid now about the whole C*v"d thing now. Poor people

[@kalmurphy5254]

British officials should be ashamed of the ship that can't perform the tasks that they are trying to do what would happen if they were at war and they had to run into a larger storm and fighting a battle they would be screwed for sure.

[@arthurp-er1yz]

I watched this whole video(insallments) i really enjoyed it all. Thank you. P/s nevermind the foolish comments. They embarrassing.

[@richardzagozeski892]

Come to Canada to experience the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Normally if you're above the 55th. Parallel, you can see them @ night (Summer to early Fall is best: warmer, but they are visible in Winter as well)

[@A.Santos-p9z]

I’ll be honest. I stopped watching after the way the narrator said Roossian

[@paulmavric887]

He said we have got high flammable fuels explosives and 1 fire hose in 3 levels🤔

[@Wvbief]

well, with the amount of poverty, both intellectuale and monetary, thet is present were I am, I guess there are wors ways to avoid it

[@lysabaelish8471]

Your

[@nossyhot]

aint this same episode as last time?

[@abnurtharn2927]

@nossyhot Yea, but this time all episodes are here,

[@nossyhot]

@@abnurtharn2927 aweomse... :)

[@JusticeAlways]

​@@abnurtharn2927 Yeah...this is 3 1/2 hours long. Still interesting...

[@abnurtharn2927]

@@JusticeAlways Agreed.

[@maxplanck9055]

I think the northern lights are over rated, green light in the sky, you can see it on the internet anytime, a long way to see the sky turn wierd ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@gamehengeful]

I'm a merchant sailor, seen the northern lights many times..........not sure what the big deal is either.

[@grhinson]

Funny this should be coming out now...

[@user-eh9jo9ep5r]

If will be control for civil boats with large circus humans who travel from one country to another, and create circus in this countries one by one, it could be really helpful.

[@cnossen86]

Buckets for an emergency flood, I’m pretty sure there are bilge pumps and hoses available

[@MRRENOB]

Woke land , it's the navy the job that you chose ffs.

[@vincentnavea6999]

what have they (Royal Navy) done with those items thrown into the sea?

[@maxplanck9055]

Why are these ships not built with air conditioning and underfloor heating? Being able to breathe clean air in multiple climates globally is important for a ships crew below the weather deck for months ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@Jaxsolo]

Because it's not a cruise ship.

[@MikeJohn-tb1yp]

There so nice to each other omg.

[@cajohnson1234]

This is the tv version, real life is likely different

[@EuclidesClementino]

😊👍✨✨✨🇬🇧🕊️✨👍👍💯. Hello. You. ✨

[@NexuJin]

Russians can just watch this video to get some intel.

[@robertpillowjr.1672]

That was awesome! I thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@IslandUncharted]

Hahaha covid... what a joke

[@kalmurphy5254]

What a great joke they wined caused they have no phone card

[@maxgaetz7432]

Are there cell towers at sea?

[@LeeXRV]

Cell towers work a variable distance off the coast and mobile phones still emit radiation even if they are out of range.

[@박지원-g7t]

2:16:09 "안뇽하세요~ 들어오세용~ 제가 차한잔 만들어놨어요~ 앉으세용~"

[@BoyRizal-un1ri]

For honestly what's a all🎉 about war missions of this?

[@danilorainone406]

why is the ship not sealed and rubber gasketed Tight from waves??

[@pazsion]

just wow, im thinking some of the ship issues are literally just added drama for the show

[@pazsion]

or electronic counter meassure

[@musa7010]

2:14:28 and 2:39:20 the rust says it all

[@ecleveland1]

I never would have thought the Royal Navy would have been so laid back. It’s this a bit too much laid back though for a war ship?

[@pauliewalnuts240]

The labratory drug testing surely costs millions of dollars per year. A bit extreme considering everyone is effectively locked on ship at sea, where theres no drugs...

[@matdyke5046]

😂😂😂 you have never been on a warship. Prisons are locked down too.

[@DeltaStray]

in one of the seasons a guy got caught positive for cocaine so lol not hard when they get off on ports

[@danoreal1970]

The military is always a team operation. Can not allow illegal drug users to endanger the crew, the mission nor the ship. The military is life & death environment. Do you get it, dummkopf?

[@postaboks]

I hoped this was a continuation of the previous episodes..

[@TommieTubbs-iv9cn]

🇹🇦

[@steveblottenberger1097]

You only quit drinking if it's controlling you and you're losing your driver's license and you're being stupid I don't be stupid I drink my beer and I enjoy myself and I do what I need to do everyday and I don't even raise my voice my attitude doesn't change I like to taste of my beer natural light I go to work everyday I do what I got to do so I guess I'll maybe I'm one in 100 I guess people just can't drink anything and they misbehave I have seen that so I understand where you're coming from but not me buddy

[@paulmavric887]

No wonder he is grumpy

[@kalmurphy5254]

That ship should be scrapped

[@johnnygellizeau5678]

Yes Mr james be safe bro 💯🇻🇨👊🏿

[@TommieTubbs-iv9cn]

Wow,how sad they failed their drug test

[@JusticeAlways]

Yes....I was shocked about that. Didn't expect it.

[@DoraDuncan]

Need new ships? YES

[@non66689]

Is that Eminem

[@juancamiloriostaborda4626]

Thanks fron Colombia

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

[@kalmurphy5254]

He's shiting ther pants

[@archiebald4717]

Brilliant!

[@richardlauze2873]

What a waste of money just pay the USA back

[@JoanoftheArk300]

❤

[@WSPR4USPincus-ji6tp]

☝🏿

[@Mac-nn1ul]

Only fools think that they can defeat mother Russia

[@tj.farmer3905]

🫡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🫡👍👍🇳🇴

[@TheOneAndOnlySatan]

What a joke, the uk is nothing anymore

[@LeeXRV]

Said nobody who understands the U.K. and her incredible military

[@briant5685]

@@LeeXRV lol incredible on Tv only

[@musa7010]

1:33:58 what the heck they don't have proper cameras

[@JR-playlists]

Indecision and ambiguity should not be the playbook. If they do this then we do that, written in stone!

[@PetraKann]

Grow up!

[@ChrisSprenger.]

They have crab boats bigger then this thing lol

[@LeeXRV]

Bizarre post, I can’t even fathom the logic here.

[@jamesperdue2296]

British electrics aye

[@dougloggie2880]

this unrelenting russiaphobia is destroying the world

[@michaeldmckenzie]

Why shouldn’t the west keep an eye on Russian activity near their territories? They’ve already proven their aggression.

[@kalmurphy5254]

The British is in retreats were scared

[@alfredpetrossian3036]

Perhaps the Limeys are there to celebrate bygone naval colonial power days and to cheer Russian navy. O__ on the other hand perhaps they are there to concur Russia under leadership of Sunak ?

[@harryflower1810]

Cheer the Russian Navy I don't think so. The RN will hold its own

[@pauliewalnuts240]

Your last 5 comments have been on English videos supporting russia and hating nato. I think your actually in love with the west.

[@matdyke5046]

One of the dumbest things ive ever read…ive sailed in a battle group with the RN and they do not mess around.

[@LeeXRV]

Best to ignore the ridiculous bot account.

[@explorecriminalminds]

Good ol Government propaganda. Yes men

[@geraldstahlman7036]

Straight to discharge! Here's your sign!

[@Sugarmountaincondo]

This is a reupload. Waste of my time.