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Description:
Improved 'Hecla' class ocean research ship
built : Henry Robb, Leith
KL - 09:11:1972, L - 04:10:1973, comm : 22:11:1974
refitted 1988 : with extended helideck to accomodate Lynx helis.
decommissioned : 31:05:2001
01 > sold to Irish Navy renamed Somerville
although reported as paying off Devonport 12:04:2001, the photo clearly shows her flying her paying off pennant as she entered Portsmouth a week later.
photo : Portsmouth, 19:04;2001
photo : © Dr. Allan Ryszka-Onions 2001/2008
Former name(s):
- Herald (Until 2001)
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