HMS Tenby

HMS Tenby was a Royal Navy Type 12 Whitby-class anti-submarine frigate. She was the second ship of that name, the first being a minesweeper. Built by HM Dockyard, Devonport, she was launched on 10 January 1955 and commissioned on 14 September 1957.

Service History:

HMS Tenby served primarily in the Western Approaches and Atlantic, participating in various exercises and patrols throughout her service life. As an anti-submarine frigate, her main role was to detect and deter Soviet submarines. She was also involved in search and rescue operations. Notable periods of her service included deployments to the Mediterranean and participation in fleet exercises with NATO allies.

Design and Armament:

The Type 12 frigates were designed to counter the growing threat of Soviet submarines in the post-World War II era. HMS Tenby was equipped with sonar for submarine detection, mortars for close-range anti-submarine warfare, and torpedoes. She also carried anti-aircraft guns for defense against air attacks. The class was known for its good sea-keeping abilities and effectiveness in the anti-submarine role.

Fate:

HMS Tenby was decommissioned in 1985 and subsequently sold for scrap. She was broken up at Millom in 1988. While no longer in service, she remains a notable example of British naval design and construction from the Cold War era.