Rothesay-class frigate | The legendary Cold War warrior of four navies

We are investigating the Rothesay-class (Type 12M) frigate, the pride of the Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy, the President class of the South African Navy, and the River-class escort destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy. #Rothesay #frigate #royalnavy

Due to copyright issues, we re-uploaded our Rothesay-class frigate video.

What were the features of the Rothesay class?
What differences were there in the national variants compared to the British frigates?
How was the performance of the Rothesay class in the Falklands War?
How did the President class of the South African Navy and the River class of the Royal Australian Navy perform in their careers?

00:00 Introduction
01:31 Programme history
02:13 Design
03:31 Modernization
05:53 General characteristics
06:48 Rothesay-class frigates of Royal New Zealand Navy (HMNZS Otago / HMNZS Taranaki)
07:40 President-class frigates of South African Navy (SAS President Kruger / SAS President Steyn / SAS President Pretorius)
08:37 River-class escort destroyers of Royal Australian Navy (HMAS Yarra / HMAS Parramatta / HMAS Stuart / HMAS Derwent)
09:32 Combat experiences

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Music: Heart of Oak
Performed by the Royal Australian Navy Band.

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