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New ship leaves Portsmouth

The newest ship in the Brazilian navy's fleet has left Portsmouth on a journey of more than ten thousand miles - to Brazil.

Brazilian Navy's new ship leaves Portsmouth

Araguari set sail at the weekend Credit: Royal Navy

The newest ship in the Brazilian navy's fleet has left Portsmouth on a journey of more than 10,000 miles to Brazil. Araguari set sail at the weekend - she's the last of three Amazonas class ocean patrol vessels made for the Brazilian navy by BAE Systems.

Araguari will assist with maritime security and search-and-rescues Credit: Royal Navy

Araguari is designed for maritime security, as well as being able to support humanitarian relief and search-and-rescue operations.

Its two sister ships, Amazonas and Apa, were delivered by BAE Systems last year and have already begun operations in Brazil.

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