Jun 13 - Spanish Warship In “Innocent Passage” Through BGTW Just Before Two Royal Navy Minehunters Arrive
The Spanish navy warship, SPS Vigia, passed through Gibraltar's territorial waters on its way to Algeciras port this morning. She was shadowed by HMS Sabre but the Convent confirmed that her actions were being classified as “innocent passage” because the ship did not change its course and did not assert that it was patrolling what it claims are Spanish waters as it has done in the recent past.
It is understood that the warship will be open to the public in Algeciras this weekend.
The Spanish vessel’s passage was quickly followed by the arrival of two Royal Navy minehunters - HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Penzance - which are on a short visit to stock up on supplies and fuel.
