> > HMS Liverpool recently returned from a seven-month deployment off Libya where > she played a key role as part of NATO's task force during the conflict - she > also became the first Royal Navy warship to be fired upon in 30 years and > returned that fire in self-defence. > > > > > HMS Liverpool test firing the Sea Dart missile system in Scottish waters > [Picture: LA(Phot) Ben Sutton, Crown Copyright/MOD 2011] > > The Type 42 destroyer has reached the end of her natural life in the Royal > Navy after 30 years' sterling service and will be visiting London as part of > her farewell tour - she will be open to visitors on Sunday 29 January 2012 > from 1000 to 1600hrs, an opportunity which will never be repeated. > Visitors will have the chance not only to explore the ship, but also to chat > to the brave men and women who served with distinction during the Libya > hostilities: > HMS Liverpool will be alongside in West India Docks (South Quay) from 26 to > 31 January 2012 > the ship's company will perform the ancient Ceremony of the Constable's Dues > at the Tower of London on Saturday 28 January 2012 from 1100hrs > the public is invited to come on board this venerable warship when she opens > to visitors on Sunday 29 January 2012
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