The crew of HMS Argyll was presented with a bottle of Goslings Black Rum and Bermuda souvenirs as a token of thanks as they left the Island this week.

On Tuesday evening Governor George Fergusson, his wife Margaret Fergusson and the Junior Minister for National Security, Senator Jeffrey Baron, boarded the Argyll to thank the ship’s commanding officer and crew for their assistance.

The British Royal Navy vessel spent four days on the Island working with Bermuda Regiment soldiers and other agency work crews in the post Hurricane Gonzalo clean-up operation.

The Argyll’s helicopter also assisted in aerial reconnaissance to survey residential roof damage sustained from the storm.

“Bermuda has shown her remarkable resilience once again — and the Argyll’s presence has enhanced what we have done to recover from Hurricane Gonzalo in every way,” Mr Baron said.