Dates: 1972 - 1988

HMS Apollo, was a Leander class frigate. She was involved in the Second Cod War during 1973.
She took part in the Fleet Review for the Queens Silver Jubilee in 1977.
1982 she was on patrol duty in the aftermath of the Falklands War. She was sold in 1988 to Pakistan and renamed Zulfiquar and reamins in service today.
There have been eight other Apollo’s, thier roles have been varied and range from 1747 to 1939.
The roles include a combat stores ship, a Leander light Cruiser renamed HMAS Hobart, and a minelayer.

Memories of HMS Apollo

HMS Apollo, in 1955
Written by John Fisher
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"Having been so lucky to be onboard HMS Apollo as a very young ordinary seaman when the fleet visited Russia Leningrad as it was called then . Being the first visit of Royal Navy Warships since the end of the cold war."

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Apollo

" Sheila. Try the Devonport Field Gun Association site: http://www.devonport.info. HMS Apollo was a three funnels fast minelayer as you say,  44 knots!! Ray "

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"Can anyone help - I am trying to contact MEM Buck Taylor who served with me on HMS Apollo May 1976 - June 1977.  Later drafted to HMS Sandpiper at one point RNH Hasler (Egg, Apple and Orange diet)along with lots of steak pie! Later served RNR Bristol (Flying Fox)no contact since. "

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"  Sheila couple of shots of HMS Apollo circa 1955 Don [aaa26.jpg]"

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" Quoting: Donald   [bunny] Warren  Sheila couple of shots of HMS Apollo circa 1955 Don [aaa26.jpg] [bbb1.jpg]"

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" Doug, The alleged mutiny on HMS Apollo was in 1958 and it was investigated by Captain Micheal Lumby. His findings are subjudice and cannot be seen for 50 years. So next year it should be released No persons were charged..... Thats all the details I can get on that. Google search and Naval Archives. "

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