HMS Plymouth sold for scrap

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As NWRVT pointed out on another thread the one time Birkenhead based 'Warship Preservation Trust's' Frigate, HMS Plymouth is to be scrapped. Obviously, upsetting for many who served on her and to NWAN members who visited the museum.

It seems ironic that Plymouth City Council are now trying to secure artifacts from her. This is leaving a bad taste in the mouth of not only those who fort hard to save her but also the people of Plymouth. Their councilors refused to give her a permanent mouring, thereby condemning the vessel to her fate.

I've included two links below, one to the HMS Plymouth Association web-site for those who want to know a little more about her and one to news site 'This is Plymouth' where an article encourages views on the subject.

www.hmsplymouth.co.uk/history.html

www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/discussions/HMS-PLYMOUTH-DECONSTRUCTED-SCRAPPED-LATER-YEAR/discussion-15523744-detail/discussion.html

[ghostrider]

Have seen it reported on a shipping forum that the Wasp was taken off yesterday destination unknow.

Andrew

[Cityflyer]

It was supposed to move to Plymouth for a new Museum, I take it that the deal has fallen through.


Another piece of history is goung to be lost to the world, I managed to visit it when it was in Glasgow back in 1991.

[marjack126]

Mar 16, 2012 12:51:02 GMT 1 ghostrider said:

Have seen it reported on a shipping forum that the Wasp was taken off yesterday destination unknow.

Andrew

The Wasp is going (has gone?) to HUEY UH-1H in Kirkham, Nr.Preston, Lancashire

[viscount]

Thank you 'Marjack' for joining and relating that interesting piece of information to us. As aviation enthusiasts we have been concerned for some time about the future of the Wasp. We are just sorry that HMS Plymouth does not have a rescuer too.

[RICEY]

On the shipping forum im on apparently it was peel that caused most of the problems. a company had bought it and was wating for the deeds and stuff but nothing emerged. So we say goodbye to another falklands veteran with some history. shame but i would rather she be scrapped than carry on rusting away as she currently is.
www.irishseashipping.com/photofeatures/historicships/hmsplymouth170312/hmsplymouth170312.htm heres some images from this week of her

[marjack126]

Mar 19, 2012 9:20:28 GMT 1 viscount said:

Thank you 'Marjack' for joining and relating that interesting piece of information to us. As aviation enthusiasts we have been concerned for some time about the future of the Wasp. We are just sorry that HMS Plymouth does not have a rescuer too.

My pleasure viscount and thank you for your welcome and commiserations. It ain't over yet though, we'll keep trying till there is absolutely no hope left

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Found a photo of four Sea Vixens doing a low pass over sister ship HMS Rhyl

www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org/explore/images/ships/Rothesay%20Class/rhyl-ex-shop-window_l.jpg

[richardheywood]

Are they not Sea Vixens?

[viscount]

Sea Vixens they most certainly are, and much more appropriate given the maritime setting.

Picture is a nice find, quite unusual setting with the frigate under power in open water.

[boychubbs]

I can confirm that the wasp is present at the above mentioned site, noted on 24th march 2012

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Mar 28, 2012 8:20:53 GMT 1 richardheywood said:

Are they not Sea Vixens?

Thanks Richard - eyes ain't what they used to be. Your spot on there Brian, a superb photo. One of those rare moments of being in the right place at the time.

I've changed post to read Sea Vixens.