Type 31 Frigates

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Two possible designs for the planned Type 31 frigates have been revealed

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-unveils-potent...

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Archer Class ? They certainly are - HMS Trumpeter and Explorer seen last weekend at Sunderland Airshow




And compared to HMS Blyth minehunter ( which isn't very big either )

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SHutchinson said:

MartG said:

Archer Class ? They certainly are - HMS Trumpeter and Explorer seen last weekend at Sunderland Airshow

Are these the boats that live at HMS Calliope on the Tyne?

Not sure where they are permanently stationed - Trumpeter is currently en-route between Lowestoft and Ipswich ( http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/... ), while Explorer sailed from the Tyne to Whitby yesterday ( https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships... )

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wildcat45 said:

.... and a class of six OPVs (perhaps civvy manned?) for fisheries EEZ counter narcitucs, border force, coastguard type duties.

A bit like the US Coastguard ?