A Woman Is To Command A Frontline British Warship For The First Time In The History Of The Royal Navy

Photo: Lieutenant Commander Sarah West is in charge of HMS Portland

Warship To Be Commanded By A Woman For The First Time In Navy's 500-Year History -- Daily Telegraph

A woman is to command a frontline warship for the first time in the history of the Royal Navy, it has emerged.



Lieutenant Commander Sarah West, 39, is taking charge of HMS Portland - a 5,000-ton Type 23-Frigate which is prepared for 'total warfare'.



Women, who were first allowed to go to sea with the Navy in 1990, have until now only commanded small non-fighting ships.



Lt Cdr West is said to have won the role from male officers because of her 'leadership, confidence, moral courage, sound judgment and excellent people skills'.



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My Comment: First time in 500 years .... yup .... I guess the myth of women bringing bad luck to a warship can now be put to rest.

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