Rolls-Royce powers the world's navies in Royal review

Friday, 24 June 2005

The ships, which will represent 36 navies, are gathering as part of the Trafalgar 200 International Fleet Review on 28 June. Rolls-Royce is a sponsor of the event which has been organised by the Royal Navy to celebrate the life of Admiral Lord Nelson and his victory at Trafalgar 200 years ago.

Saul Lanyado, Rolls-Royce President - Marine said: “We are delighted to be supporting the Royal Navy in its Trafalgar 200 celebrations and at the same time seeing so many of our customers assembled in one place at one time.”

The fleet review has a pedigree stretching back over 600 years when British monarchs would regularly inspect the Royal Navy. This is the first review to include so many ships from different nations. The last major review was held almost 30 years ago at the time of the Queen's Silver Jubilee.

Rolls-Royce powers and equips nearly 70 navies around the world and 69 of the ships taking part in next week's event are powered by Rolls-Royce gas turbines, or are fitted with our propellers, stabilisers, electrical systems or other equipment. Naval aircraft such as the Sea Harrier and Lynx helicopter are also fitted with Rolls-Royce engines.

In addition to sponsoring Trafalgar 200, Rolls-Royce is also supporting the International Festival of the Sea, which is a family fun event being held in Portsmouth from June 30 to July 3.