GNS Black Star

GH ghana navy

1973 to 1977 - UK Royal Navy - Type 61 Salisbury class F76 HMS Mermaid    




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Shipyard: Yarrow





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History of Type 61 Salisbury class UK HMS Mermaid F76

1966-dec-29LaunchedLaunched unnamed, as Yard no 2284. Never delivered to Ghana as government was overthrown and work stopped.
1972Fate: transferedFate: transfered transferred to Royal Navy
1972-mayRefitRefit at Chatham until spring 1973, to bring her closer to Type 61 standard
1973-may-16CommissionedCommissioned as HMS Mermaid



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  Specifications


Black Star class
2500full load (tn)
101.80length (m)
12.20beam (m)
4.80draught (m)
24max speed (knots)

4Naval Gun single 40 mm
1Rocket Launcher ASW mortar 305mm Squid

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Typical Max
Landing platform only. No hangar







  Builder


UK Yarrow, Scotstoun




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