Royal Navy sailors rushed to hospital 'in suspected poisoning' on HMS Portland

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SAILORS onboard a Royal Navy ship were rushed to hospital today after reportedly drinking contaminated water. HMS Portland diverted to Portsmouth Naval Base on Friday when a sailor noticed water ha…

HMS Portland diverted to Portsmouth Naval Base following the incidentA source told The Sun no one was hurt in the incident, which came following a mix-up from a young engineer.The source added: "The person who committed this mistake acted with honesty and integrity to let senior officers know what had happened."Integrity and honesty are key components of the Royal Navy and we are glad they have been upheld.

Ships use fresh water reverse osmosis and on this occasion the engineer is understood to have put the wrong chemicals in the wrong hole.

 

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