Gordon Jenkins, Penny Di Cara and Paul Metcalfe were among 1,400 people visiting the Archer-class patrol vessel at Sovereign Harbour where it was open to the public. They enjoyed a conducted tour of the Portsmouth-based ship with the crew. “HMS Puncher has close links with our town and it was a pleasure to go on board and see the ship and meet the crew,” said Gordon. “As a coastal town, Eastbourne is a great supporter of the Royal Navy and I know many people were very pleased Puncher came to visit and they had a chance to find out more about the important job she and her crew do.” Penny said: “Visits like this are very important as they foster a relationship between towns like ours and the Navy.” Benefit from an ongoing discount on your Eastbourne Herald by joining our voucher membership scheme. Once you’ve subscribed we’ll send you dated vouchers which can be exchanged for your paper at any news outlet. To save money on your Herald simply click here (www.localsubsplus.co.uk)
