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Old 3rd Feb 2023, 19:34
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langleybaston
 
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Oh! No!

Come on people, get your arse in gear.

D Tel:The drinking water on board a Royal Navy ship has become contaminated, with at least one sailor hospitalised.

HMS Portland, a Type 23 frigate, was diverted to Portsmouth on Friday after "an issue with one of the ship's fresh water systems", the Royal Navy said.

At least one sailor has been taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth presenting symptoms, The Telegraph understands.

A Navy source confirmed that the "poisoning" of the water happened after the wrong chemicals were put into it.

The mistake was quickly flagged by the individual involved and sources last night praised them for their "integrity" in coming forwards which "undoubtedly reduced the consequences".

A source told The Telegraph: "The individual made a mistake and informed their chain of command. It's really unfortunate, and their integrity should be acknowledged."

A Royal Navy spokesman said: "We can confirm that HMS Portland has returned to HMNB Portsmouth as a precautionary measure, following an issue with one of the ship’s fresh water systems.
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