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H.M.S.'RORQUAL'


Launched on 5th December 1956 by Vickers in Barrow. Type: Porpoise 2. 295•3 x 26•6 x 15. 2030 Tons. Speed: Surface 12 knots – submerged 17 knots. 24 torpedoes. 71 Complement. Paid off 1976 and placed in reserve.
Sold in March 1977 for scrap to Davies & Cann Ltd.
Left under tow on May 5th 1977 for Plymouth.
(The 'Rorqual' is behind the brixham trawler)

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