Dates: 1984 - 1998

Launched 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’. Handed over at Portsmouth 10th July 1998.

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