LONDON – Four hundred and fifty years after the founding of the modern British Royal Navy, a woman has taken command of a major British warship for the first time.
NDJ World | Published: May 23 2012 Europe→World News
British women have captained smaller vessels, such as minesweepers, but not the large frigates and destroyers. Breaking this significant glass ceiling is Commander Sarah West, who is taking charge of HMS Portland.
First British Royal Navy female Commandor Sarah West. Photo Credit: REUTERS
Commander West, 40, was trained as a warfare officer and has spent time in the Persian Gulf.
She said being appointed to command a frigate was “the highlight of my 16 years in the navy so far”.
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