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When the RFA Sir Lancelot ended her distinguished career with the Royal Navy she served variously as a cross Channel ferry and a floating casino, before in 2003 eventually being bought by Glenn Defence Marine Asia.
Renamed the Glenn Braveheart, the veteran of the Falklands War was apparently refitted as a protection vessel for ships believed to be under terrorist threat, complete with a troop of former Gurkhas.
However, according to evidence revealed by Daniel Dusek as part of his plea bargain, it was actually turned into a party boat to entertain US Navy top brass.
Capt. Daniel Dusek, a former commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard and a senior officer in the Navyís 7th Fleet, entered the guilty plea in federal court in San Diego and was released on $200,000 bond until his sentencing.
Captain Daniel Dusek pled guilty in January 2015 to conspiracy to commit bribery
Captain Daniel Dusek pled guilty in January 2015 to conspiracy to commit bribery
His revelation – the full details of which remain sealed in court documents – may explain a mystery that triggered an investigation by Malaysian authorities in 2005, when the vessel remained anchored just off Port Klang for months.
Locals questioned why US warships needed extra security in such a safe port.
Instead, it may have hosted one of GDMA’s legendary parties – where treats from Cuban cigars to prostitutes – were left around the ship as part of a treasure hunt.
The ship originally launched in 1963, part of a new Round Table class designed for amphibious warfare.
During the Falklands War, as part of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, she was hit by a 1000lb bomb which failed to explode. After that she was used for accommodation and base facilities for several military units until the end of the conflict.
Posted by – David Arkwright
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