VT Launches New Fishery Protection Ship

2002-07-01T00:00:00

HMS Tyne is seen following launch at Vosper Thornycrofts Southampton shipyard.

HMS Tyne, the first in a new generation of fishery protection vessels for the Royal Navy has been launched at Vosper Thornycroft''s Woolston, Southampton yard. The vessel is expected to be handed over to the Fishery Protection Squadron (FPS) in November of this year.

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