On this day in 2011 whilst en route from the Gulf to HMNB Devonport for disposal, the Type 22 Frigate HMS CUMBERLAND was diverted to Libya to evacuate 454 personnel (129 Brits) fleeing the unrest. The evacuees were transported to safety in Malta.
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Stores Basin, Sembawang Dockyard, Singapore, 1974. RFA TIDESURGE and RFA TIDESPRING visiting with HMS LONDONDERRY, HMS SYCLLA, HMS DANAE, HMS CHICHESTER, HMAS VENDETTA, HMS HYDRA, HMS ARIADNE, HMS WASPERTON, HMS YARNTON, HMNZS OTAGO,
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