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HMS Blackwater |
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HMS Blackwater Laid Down : Launched : 29th August 1984 Completed : 5th July 1985 Type : Minesweeper Class : River Builder : Richards Country : UK Pennants : M2008 Fate : Sold to Brazil |
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Launched on 29th August 1984 by Lady Brown (wife of Vice Admiral Sir David Brown, Flag Officer Plymouth). Commissioned July 5th 1985 at Rosyth. Only ship of her class to be manned by regular Royal Navy personnel as opposed to the Royal Navy Reserve. Served for some time in the Fishery Protection Squadron (FPS). Although operated by the Navy she often served alongside her sisterships. Transferred to Northern Ireland Squadron. Sold to Brazil and renamed ‘Benevente’(P61). Handed over at Portsmouth on 10th July 1998. |
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0th March 1985 | 0th September 1986 | 0th 0 | |
Database Currently Holds : 6284 ships and 6289 crew!
Last edited : 16:33, August 21, 2012
By : tonclass
First Added : 12:19, August 20, 2012
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