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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Final Destroyer launched on Clyde


The sixth and last of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 Destroyers has been launched on the River Clyde in Glasgow.

The 7,500 tonne warship, HMS Duncan, slipped into the water from BAE's shipyard at Govan.

The vessel will provide air defence cover, be able to carry up to 60 Royal Marine Commandos and operate a variety of helicopters from its flight deck.

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