A Royal Navy frigate has been moored in a Devon river as the centrepiece of one of the county's biggest sailing events.
Devonport-based HMS Argyll has been moored in the River Dart to act as guard ship for the Dartmouth Royal Regatta, which began on Thursday.
The 4,900-tonne Type 23 frigate will be providing an impressive backdrop for the regatta which is on until Saturday.
The ship returned to port in April after a six-month tour of duty in the Middle East.
HMS Argyll's commanding officer, Commander Peter Olive, said he and the ship's 180-strong crew were delighted to play a full part in the regatta.
He said: "Dartmouth has a strong naval tradition and our welcome here is always warm and friendly."
The first recorded Regatta in Dartmouth was held in 1822.
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