In this May 20, 2012 file photo, the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF16) of the Philippine Navy leaves the pier at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Ever wondered how the Philippines' new warship crossed the Panama Canal?
A day after the government announced that the journey of the BRP Ramon Alacaraz will be documented, a short video of the new warship crossing the waterway was posted on its official Facebook page.
The video, which lasts for two minutes and 34 seconds, is a compilation of clips and images of the vessel as it traverses parts of the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.
The Philippine Navy earlier reported that the Alcaraz successfully crossed the 82-kilometer waterway last June 18 (US time).
Malacañang said on Tuesday that the new warship will arrive in the Philippines on August 3. It is reportedly en rout to Hawaii, according to a post on its official Facebook page.
Articles will also be uploaded through a live blog on the Navy's official website and on the blog and Twitter account of dela Cruz.
The Official Gazette’s Twitter and Facebook accounts will likewise share onboard updates on Alcaraz.
"We encourage everyone to follow the updates on the BRP Alcaraz—the first of the Navy’s ships to be named in honor of a Philippine Naval officer—and learn about the life and experiences of the members of the Philippine Navy," Valte said.
The Palace official said the new warship will be a "good addition" to the Navy, amid the ongoing territorial disputes over the West Philippine Sea.
"It is a step in the right direction in terms of upgrading our hardware, our capabilities," Valte said at a press briefing. "This will certainly be a boost to our patrol abilities."
The BRP Alcaraz, with its 14 officers and 74 crewmembers, is now on her way to the Philippines and is set to arrive on August 3. Over the weekend, a post on its official Facebook page said the new warship is now en route to Hawaii.
The newest acquisition of the Navy is a 378-foot Hamilton-class weather high endurance cutter decommissioned by the US Coast Guard that had undergone retrofitting and refurbishment worth P620 million.
The vessel was named after Commodore Ramon Alcaraz, a Philippine Navy officer who distinguished himself in the Second World War. The ship is capable of conducting patrols for long periods of time and can withstand heavy weather and rough sea conditions.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/07/09/963480/new-phl-warship-tweets-blogs-voyage
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