American, British supply ships sail through Suez

Published February 16th, 2003 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

One US and two British military supply vessels passed through the Suez Canal on Friday en route to the Gulf amidst preparations for a possible war on Iraq, canal authorities said, cited by AFP. 

 

The American USNS Brittin is capable of transporting large military vehicles, helicopters and supplies for troops. 

 

The two Royal Navy strategic sealift vessels were identified as the Hartland Point and the Sea Crusader. (Albawaba.com) 

 

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