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Title: HMS IRON DUKE
Post by: Robert J Smith on January 14, 2019, 01:27:46 PM

QHM Portsmouth shows HMS Iron Duke departing tomorrow under tow of tug MTS VANQUISH @ 10.45. Anyone know reason/destination?

Regards

Bob

Title: Re: HMS IRON DUKE
Post by: jimmcquarrie on January 14, 2019, 07:25:53 PM

Sorry Can't tell you-Official Secrets Act

Title: Re: HMS IRON DUKE
Post by: Robert J Smith on January 15, 2019, 09:08:28 AM

 :) Nice one Jim.

Title: Re: HMS IRON DUKE
Post by: TIMFARROW on January 15, 2019, 10:33:34 AM

Hi,
    Current AIS from MTS Vanquish shows destination as Plymouth - due 08.30 on 17th Jan.

Title: Re: HMS IRON DUKE
Post by: davidships on January 15, 2019, 11:02:42 AM

Apparently she has been in semi-layup status as a training ship at Portsmouth, without a full crew (lack of manpower?).  So towage is relocating to Devonport would seem sensible.

Title: Re: HMS IRON DUKE
Post by: Robert J Smith on January 15, 2019, 11:26:48 AM

Just left Portsmouth, as you say, destination Plymouth.

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