SOMERSET Starts The Race – the Type 23 Frigate SOMERSET acted as the starting platform for a singlehanded transatlantic yacht race setting off the twenty boat sailing race set off from Plymouth heading for Newport, Rhode Island, with the SOMERSET starting proceedings using the 3lb Saluting Gun.   The SOMERSET took time out from Operational Sea Training to embark Race Officials, accompanied by 50 guests from the Royal Western Yacht Club, who organise the race.