A sailor who died earlier this month while aboard a Royal Navy ship has been named as Daniel Harrison from Gateshead.
The Royal Navy has now identified Daniel as the engineering technician serving on HMS Kent who died on July 10.
His death was announced three days later by the Ministry of Defence.
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An investigation is currently under way into the circumstances of his death.
In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, a Royal Navy spokesperson added: "Leading Engineering Technician (Weapons Engineer) (LET(WE)) Daniel Harrison from Gateshead sadly died on 10 July 21.
"The family have requested privacy. The thoughts and sympathies of the Royal Navy go out to all Daniel’s family, friends and shipmates at this sad time.
“An investigation is under way and it would inappropriate to comment any further while that is ongoing."
In 2019, Daniel received the Mayor's Award in Fareham for his work volunteering at a care home.
He said at the time: "I saw a television programme which highlighted how older people can suffer from loneliness and I wanted to do something to help."
He joined the Royal Navy in 2016 after being employed at Washington Metalworks and has served on HMS Somerset, HMS Collingwood and HMS Montrose visiting Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark.
Daniel enjoyed rock climbing, mountaineering, going to the gym, skiing, DIY, gardening and home renovation.
When his death was confirmed, WalesOnline reported that the Portsmouth-based HMS Kent had been deployed along with the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth as part of the carrier strike group, travelling through the Mediterranean before heading to the Indo-Pacific region.
The frigate recently visited Greece where senior figures from the Greek navy visited and the crew had a chance to tour a classic Greek warship.
