HMS Somerset

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HMS Somerset is a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. She is the eleventh ship of the class to join the fleet since 1989. She was built by Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd on the River Clyde, in Scotland and was launched in June 1994 by Lady Elspeth Layard, wife of then 2nd Sea Lord Admiral and Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command Admiral Sir Michael Layard. She entered service in 1996. Lady Layard is the ship's sponsor. She is named after the Dukedom of Somerset.

1996  Wikimedia, Wikidata
F82; IMO 8949680
length 133 metre, beam 16.1 metre, draft 7.3 metre, 
Type 23 frigate, frigate, Yarrow Shipbuilders Limited, Royal Navy, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 

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    1996-01-01T00:00:00Z
    1996-01-01T00:00:00Z
    1996 HMS Somerset
    1994-06-25T00:00:00Z
    1994-06-25T00:00:00Z
    ship launching
    1996-09-20T00:00:00Z
    1996-09-20T00:00:00Z
    ship commissioning
    1992-10-12T00:00:00Z
    1992-10-12T00:00:00Z
    keel laying
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    Frameless
    US Navy 040722-N-4374S-015 Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Four (COMDESRON 24), Capt. Anthony Kurta and Lt. Shane Crockett, observe the boarding procedures demonstrated by the British Royal Marines aboard the frigate HMS SomeUS Navy 040722-N-4374S-015 Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Four (COMDESRON 24), Capt. Anthony Kurta and Lt. Shane Crockett, observe the boarding procedures demonstrated by the British Royal Marines aboard the frigate HMS Some
    US Navy 040722-N-4374S-014 A British Royal Marine climbs up a ladder to the frigate HMS Somerset (F 82) for a boarding demonstration during a recent visit by Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Four (COMDESRON 24), Capt. AnthonyUS Navy 040722-N-4374S-014 A British Royal Marine climbs up a ladder to the frigate HMS Somerset (F 82) for a boarding demonstration during a recent visit by Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Four (COMDESRON 24), Capt. Anthony
    HMS Somerset (F82)HMS Somerset (F82)
    HMS Somerset (F82) & HMS Belfast (C35)HMS Somerset (F82) & HMS Belfast (C35)
    ARK Heads to the ARK Heads to the "Tail of the Bank" Anchorage MOD 45148864
    HMS Somerset MOD 45151609HMS Somerset MOD 45151609
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      commonsimageUS Navy 040722-N-4374S-015 Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Four (COMDESRON 24), Capt. Anthony Kurta and Lt. Shane Crockett, observe the boarding procedures demonstrated by the British Royal Marines aboard the frigate HMS Some Commons
      commonsimageUS Navy 040722-N-4374S-014 A British Royal Marine climbs up a ladder to the frigate HMS Somerset (F 82) for a boarding demonstration during a recent visit by Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Four (COMDESRON 24), Capt. Anthony Commons
      commonsimageHMS Somerset (F82) Commons
      commonsimageHMS Somerset strengthens her links with London. MOD 45146098 Commons
      commonsimageHMS Somerset strengthens her links with London. MOD 45146099 Commons
      commonsimageHMS Somerset strengthens her links with London. MOD 45146097 Commons
      commonsimageHMS Somerset strengthens her links with London. MOD 45146096 Commons
      commonsimageHMS Somerset (F82) & HMS Belfast (C35) Commons
      commonsimageARK Heads to the "Tail of the Bank" Anchorage MOD 45148864 Commons
      commonsimageHMS Somerset MOD 45151609 Commons
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