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The sixth HMS ''Norfolk'', a Type 23 frigate, was laid down in 1985 by Yarrow Shipbuilders. She was launched on the Clyde by Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon in July 1987 and named for the Dukedom of Norfolk. She was commissioned on 1 June 1990. ''Norfolk'' was the 'first of class', as well as being the first of a new generation of 'lean manned' ships.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Fact Card - HMS Norfolk. )〕 She was commissioned into the Chilean Navy in 2006 as ''Almirante Cochrane''. == Royal Navy career == In 1994, ''Norfolk'' became the first Royal Navy warship to visit South Africa in over 20 years, a visit designed to show that the commonwealth was ready to accept South Africa as an ally resulting from the abolition of apartheid. Since then, she has conducted many operations, including a deployment to Sierra Leone in 2000 as part of a Royal Navy task force to assist in restoration of peace and stability to the war-torn West African nation. 2000 was a busy year for ''Norfolk'' with a deployment under Commander Bruce Williams to the United States. Amongst the places visited were Savannah, Wilmington, Port Canaveral and Nassau.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Fact Card - HMS Norfolk. )〕 She has also served in the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf, as well as being involved in Standing Naval Force Atlantic. Other duties included acting as guardship for the Falkland Islands, as well as the Caribbean. A chance encounter in 2000 attracted a local bottlenose dolphin whilst on exercises. A photograph of the encounter was taken and the dolphin, frequently seen in the area, was named Norfolk in honour of this encounter.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=A Dolphin Named Norfolk. )〕 2002 saw a busy year for ''Norfolk'', commanded by Commander Richard Talbot. She was deployed with vessels from Portugal, Norway, Spain, Germany, Italy and the United States of America as part of her role within the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL). As part of SNFL she was involved in a simulated volcanic eruption disaster relief exercise. March saw Exercise 'Strong Resolve' off Northern Norway, then in April she was in the Mediterranean as part of Operation Direct Endeavour for NATO. During the Mediterranean deployment there was a visit to Malta, including hosting the Princess Royal, for the celebration of the anniversary of the award of the Grorge Cross to the island. The voyage was also the last for Mr Chick MBE, a laundryman who served for 50 years including the Yangtze Incident, Korea and Suez through to the Falklands Campaign and Gulf War. ''Norfolk'' then attended the 2002 Navy days at Devonport.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=HMS ''Norfolk'' Returns to UK )〕 2002/3 saw the crew of ''Norfolk'' deployed with 'Green Goddess' fire engines to compensate for the fire service strike. ''Norfolk'' spent 169 days alongside the wall at HMNB Portsmouth. May 2003 saw ''Norfolk'' sail to her home base of Devonport and resume her active role, training ready for her deployment to the Gulf on Op Telic 1/2. Amongst the simulations were attack runs by small attack craft, similar to the one which attacked .〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=HMS ''Norfolk'' goes back to the day job. )〕 ''Norfolk'' was the first ship to be armed with the Vertical Launch Seawolf missile system. ''Norfolk'' was also the first Royal Navy warship to be re-armed with the new 4.5 inch (114 mm) Mod 1 gun system.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=HMS ''Norfolk'' out of Refit with New Gun. )〕 2004 saw ''Norfolk'' involved in the celebrations of the centenary of the Entente Cordiale with France. ''Norfolk'' also took part in the 2004 amphibious warfare-themed Devonport Navy days.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=HMS ''Norfolk'' celebrates Centenary of the Entente Cordiale in Brest. )〕 In July 2004, it was announced that ''Norfolk'' would be one of three Type 23 frigates decommissioned by the end of 2007. ''Norfolk'' entered her home port for the last time at then end of November 2004 was decommissioned at Devonport on 15 April 2005, the guest of honour being then Commander-in-Chief Fleet, Admiral Sir Jonathon Band, who had been ''Norfolk''s first commanding officer. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「HMS Norfolk (F230)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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