Simonstown Naval Base
Trevor Jones owned slide with copyright
Late 1960's to early 1970's period.
Trevor mentions he took this from above the naval base next to a sign stating, photography strictly forbidden,the risk however,was well worth the result.
There is a wealth of interest here, though most appear to be laid up.
From left
Oiler TAFELBERG.
Ton class M/S.
Ford Class Seaward defence Boats, one of five in service.
A further seven Ton class M/S of ten in service.
The Algerine class M/S PIETERMARITZBURG, ex HMS Pelorus in amongst them.
Type 12, FF, one of three in service.
Bar class boom Defence vessel SOMERSET, ex HMS Barcross.
W class DD, JAN VAN RIEBECK, ex HMS Whelp, as modernized 1962-1964 to approximate RN TYPE 16 standard, although she remains classed a destroyer.
W class Type 15 FF, VRYSTAAT, ex HMS Wrangler.
Loch class FF TRANSVAAL, ex Loch Ard.