HMS Montrose (1994) FF (2nd) |
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This the second ship to carry the name HMS Montrose is the eighth of sixteen Type 23 Duke Class (1990) Frigates.
Built at Yarrow Shipbuilders on the Clyde, laid down 01-Nov-1989, launched 31-Jul-1992 and commissioned 02-Jun-1994. In 1994 underwent a refit and rejoined the Fleet in 2005. Underwent a nine month refit in 1989 which included a major improvement to the command system. The ship's motto is "Mare ditat rosa decorat - The Sea enriches and the Rose adorns" Took part in the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review. In service Apr-2011.
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