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HMS Glasgow - Destroyer
Country : UK Launched : 14th April 1976 On 23rd September 1976, while being fitted out at the Swan Hunter Neptune shipyard at Newcastle upon Tyne, a severe fire on board killed eight workmen and injured a further six. The fire resulted from a build up of oxygen inside the ship, from leaking pipes, and a welders torch ignited the gas. Three decks of the ship were severely damaged in the fire. Paid off 1st February 2005 and scrapped January 2009. Known Pennants : D88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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