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Monday, July 16, 2012

Royal Navy says fond farewell to HMS Turbulent on Plymouth

HMS Turbulent crestThe Ensign of a city submarine was lowered for the last time as HMS Turbulent was decommissioned.

Emotions ran high at a special ceremony, held at Devonport's Naval base, as the ship was retired after 29 years serving her country.

A poignant last supper was also held aboard HMS Turbulent on Friday night attended by 12 of her commanding officers, including one with a Titanic connection, Lady Deborah Cassidi, the ship's sponsor, and her husband Admiral Cassidi.

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