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Dates: 1964 - 1997 HMS Hecla was the lead ship of the Hecla class, an ocean going survey ship type in the Royal Navy. She was ordered in the mid 1960s, along with her sisters ships HMS Hecate and HMS Hydra. A fourth ship, HMS Herald was completed in the early 1970s. The ship served for thirty years in this role, and various others, before finally being replaced by HMS Scott in 1997. Hecla was sold to private interests, being renamed "Bligh" after Vice-Admiral William Bligh. After this, the vessel was used in a hydrographic survey of Irish waters, and was based in Waterford. In 1982, Hecla was used as an ambulance ship for the duration of the Falklands War. In this role, she ferried wounded from both sides to the main hospital ship, SS Uganda.
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Hecla
" Hi, I have started a blog to share pictures and stories of HMS Hecla and her crew before they all disapear for good in the dark corners of attics and cellars. The photographs I mean! So I would like to hear from anyone who has pictures or stories they want to tell about the Hecla. You can visit ..."
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" I am pleased to say I have an affinity with HMS Hecla, survey ship she was, she took a load of us officers/instructors and Sea Cadets for a wee sail off the North West of Scotland. It was anything but a cruise, they made us work ship harder than the bl**dy matelots worked, but it was good. My ..."
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" Quoting: Fred Norman I am pleased to say I have an affinity with HMS Hecla, survey ship she was, she took a load of us officers/instructors and Sea Cadets for a wee sail off the North West of Scotland. It was anything but a cruise, they made us work ship harder than the bl**dy matelots ..."
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" Here are some facts about the Victoria cross; The first man to win the VC was an Irishman called Charles Lucas when serving as a Mate on HMS Hecla during the Crimean War. The youngest winner of the VC was 15 years and three months old Hospital Apprentice Andrew Fitzgibbon when attached to the ..."
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" John, The Old Ship Picture Gallery has a few photo’s of HMS Hecla throughout the years, perhaps 3 or 4 different ships. "
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