HMS Skylark (F 153)

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:armament gptkb:Sea_Cat_missiles
4 × 4.5 inch guns
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Cammell_Laird
gptkbp:class Bird-class frigate
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1956-01-12
gptkbp:crew 200 personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned 1980-01-01
gptkbp:displacement 2,500 tons
gptkbp:fate Sold for scrap
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:Portsmouth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HMS Skylark (F 153)
gptkbp:launchDate 1955-03-10
gptkbp:length 100.6 meters
gptkbp:notableEvent Conducted surveillance operations
Engaged in humanitarian missions
Supported peacekeeping missions
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Conducted anti-smuggling operations
Assisted in anti-piracy operations
Participated in fleet reviews
Participated in search and rescue missions
Participated in naval diplomacy missions
Provided escort duties for merchant vessels
Participated_in_NATO_exercises
Conducted_training_exercises_with_NATO_allies
Engaged_in_joint_exercises_with_the_US_Navy
Served_in_the_Mediterranean_Sea
Supported_naval_operations_during_the_Gulf_War
gptkbp:operationalArea North_Atlantic
gptkbp:role Anti-submarine warfare
gptkbp:services gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:HMS_Wren_(F_155)
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gptkbp:speed 30 knots