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	BBC - Suffolk - Don't Miss - On board HMS Grafton
		Grafton stole the show in the capital, but it didn't stop there.
		But HMS Grafton won't be forgotten by her friends in Ipswich - she's leaving her ship's bell as a reminder.
		I was lucky enough to serve in GRAFTON and although at times thought of being a million miles away from her, now she has gone its very sad.
	www.bbc.co.uk /suffolk/content/articles/2006/01/20/grafton_graeme_mcloughlin_feature.shtml (849 words)

	HMS Grafton - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The first Grafton was a 70-gun third-rate ship of the line launched in 1679, rebuilt in 1700, and captured by the French in 1707.
		The fifth Grafton was a 74-gun third rate launched in 1771 and broken up in 1816.
		The seventh Grafton (H89) was a G-class destroyer launched in 1935 and torpedoed in 1940.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/HMS_Grafton (260 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: HMS Grafton (F80) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		HMS Grafton (F80) is a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy.
		HMS Grafton (H-89) was a G class destroyer laid down by John I. Thornycroft and Company at Woolston in Southampton on 30 August 1934, launched on 18 September 1935 and completed on 20 March 1936.
		HMS Grafton was torpedoed by the enemy German submarine U-62 and sank in the North Sea off Nieuport in Belgium on 29 May 1940.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/HMS-Grafton-(F80) (257 words)

	HMS GRAFTON - Find Friends from HMS GRAFTON at Forces Reunited
		Rob Austin was at HMS Grafton between 1993 and 2002.
		George Brooksmith was at HMS Grafton between 1987 and 2005.
		Jonathan Parry was at HMS Grafton between 1992 and 2006.
	www.forcesreunited.org.uk /namearchive/units/HMSNames/HMS-Grafton.html (617 words)

	The Royal Navy in Operation Allied Force
		HMS Bulldog, a coastal survey vessel, HMS Atherstone and HMS Sandown all helped to detect and dispose of ordnance in Operation 'Allied Harvest' surveying all declared jettison areas.
		The Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset, and subsequently HMS Grafton who relieved her on 26th April, both served as part of the French aircraft carrier Task Group in the Adriatic.
		HMS Iron Duke and HMS Norfolk, also both Type 23 frigates, were deployed to the region as part of NATO Standing Naval Forces patrolling the area and keeping the Yugoslav Navy under constant surveillance.
	www.britains-smallwars.com /Kosovo/Navy.html (211 words)

	bymnews.com
		HMS Grafton, Ipswich's own affiliated warship, will mark her very last period at sea under the 'White Ensign', with a final visit to Ipswich next week from 19 to 23 January.
		Following the decision to decommission HMS Grafton, last year saw the official farewell visit to Ipswich and associated ceremonies.
		As she approaches her final few weeks in the Royal Navy, a slot became available for her very last port visit to be to her affiliated town, before returning to Portsmouth for the final alongside on Tuesday 24 January.
	www.bymnews.com /new/content/view/23523/82 (284 words)

	HMS Grafton in Caribbean Drugs Drama - UK420
		IPSWICH'S adopted warship HMS Grafton has been involved in a dramatic drugs bust in the Caribbean Sea in which 500lb of was seized.
		The crew of the HMS Grafton carried out a covert midnight operation on the suspected drug smugglers after they were first spotted from the warship's Navy Lynx helicopter on Thursday, the Navy said.
		In the latest success, the HMS Grafton, which is based in Portsmouth, had been patrolling the seas between St Vincent and Barbados.
	www.uk420.com /boards/index.php?showtopic=5937 (421 words)

	HMS Grafton
		HMS Hardy F54 and HMS Loch Inch F433 ans HMS Malcombe appear in the photos.
		The Captain (D) was F197 HMS Grenville, a converted 'U' class destroyer, and you only have to log in on Google for masses of information on her.
		F433 was a Loch Class frigate, HMS Loch Insh and some of them were still in commission in 1956-58, although I can't remember seeing her at Portland.
	www.rjerrard.co.uk /royalnavy/grafton/grafton.htm (725 words)

	uboat.net - Allied Warships - Destroyer HMS Grafton of the G class
		Grafton went alongside & began taking men aboard when she was torpedoed by the German submarine U-62.
		She was taken under fire from Grafton and Lydd, then rammed and sunk by the latter with only 5 survivors.
		The Polish destroyer Burza and the British destroyer HMS Grafton were part of an escort of small convoy (two cargo ships and one tanker).
	uboat.net /allies/warships/ship/4395.html (512 words)

	KOSOVO: Lessons from the Crisis - Chapter 9: Maritime Operations - Conduct and Lessons (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The significant and successful role played by the nuclear-powered submarine HMS SPLENDID and her TLAM capability as an integrated part of the air operation is dealt with in more detail in Chapter 7.
		The aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE was on passage through the Mediterranean on her return from operational duty in the Gulf when the decision was taken on 9 April to divert her to operations in the Balkans.
		The Type 23 frigate HMS SOMERSET, subsequently relieved by HMS GRAFTON on 26 April, broke new ground by operating as part of the French FOCH aircraft carrier Task Group in the Adriatic, as escorts to the French aircraft carrier and patrolling the area.
	www.kosovo.mod.uk /lessons/chapter9.htm (583 words)

	Trafalgar 200 - Ship Information (Site not responding. Last check: )
		HMS Grafton, the 12th Type 23 Frigate to enter service in the Royal Navy, was built by Yarrows Shipbuilders, now part of BAE Marine, on the River Clyde in Scotland and was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 5 November 1994.
		The name HMS Grafton has had a long and distinguished record of Royal Naval service and this is reflected in the ship's battle honours, which include the Dardanelles and Dunkirk, where the sixth HMS Grafton was sunk whilst evacuating survivors.
		In 1995 he joined HMS Somerset as the Operations Officer and ‘stood by’ during her completion at Yarrows Shipyard in Glasgow but ship completion delays resulted in re-appointment to the Operations Division staff in the Fleet Headquarters at Northwood.
	www.trafalgar200.com /tallships_details/grafton.html (623 words)

	HMS. pictures and videos on Webshots (Site not responding. Last check: )
		HMS Belfast, in the Pool of London, a retired British N...
		HMS Belos and HMS Uppland arriving at Stockhjolm, 18.08.2...
		HMS Northumberland and the Lifeboat Spirit of Northumberl...
	www.webshots.com /search?query=HMS. (366 words)

	RoDMA: Royal Docks Management Authority Limited
		HMS Grafton is a Type 23 Frigate, having entered service in 1996 and is based in Portsmouth.
		The current Grafton is one of the most capable, and indeed quietest warships in the World.
		He arrived at King George V Lock aboard a P2000 Patrol Vessel, HMS Blazer, having traveled down river from HMS President at Tower Bridge, before disembarking with his guests to be taken by car to board HMS Grafton, where he was to launch the Royal Navy Rugby Football Union Centenary Year.
	www.rodma.co.uk /boatshow.htm (421 words)

	Surface Flotilla: 4th Frigate Squadron: HMSGrafton (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Schools in UK and Singapore were invited to register to do a collaborative project involving the HMS Grafton on its visit to Singapore in Sep 98.
		HMS GRAFTON is a is a type 23 Duke Class frigate which entered service in 1997 and her primary role is an anti-submarine frigate.
		HMS GRAFTON is fitted with the latest computer assisted sonar together with advanced sensor and communications equipment.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Olympus/5276/grafton.htm (237 words)

	Navy News - Ships of the Royal Navy - HMS Grafton
		A gap of almost 80 years was ended in 1892 with the launch of the fifth, and Edgar-class cruiser, which served in the China Fleet, and during the war saw service in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Red, Black and North Seas.
		The sixth Grafton was the shortest-lived; the G-class destroyer commissioned in 1936 and spent much of the Spanish Civil War evacuating refugees and undertaking neutrality patrols off the Spanish coast.
		The seventh Grafton was the first to miss out on military action – though the Type 14 frigate did see some rough stuff in the Cod Wars off Iceland before she was scrapped in 1971.
	www.navynews.co.uk /ships/grafton.asp (583 words)

	HMS Ivanhoe
		HMS Ivanhoe torpedoed and sank the damaged British destroyer HMS Grafton in the English Channel.
		The minelayers were from the 20th Destroyer Flotilla and consisted of the destroyers HMS Express, HMS Esk, HMS Icarus, HMS Intrepid and HMS Ivanhoe.
		HMS Express struck a mine and was badly damaged, HMS Esk went to her assistance and hit mine and sank immediately, HMS Ivanhoe also went to her assistance and hit a mine and was badly damaged, so much so she she had to be sunk by HMS Kelvin.
	www.hmscavalier.org.uk /D16 (234 words)

	Defence Internet \| Defence News \| Chile celebrates handover of the Almirante Cochrane
		HMS Norfolk, Grafton and Marlborough were declared surplus to Royal Navy requirements as a result of force level adjustments announced in 2004.
		The former HMS Norfolk was the first of the modern generation of Type 23 Frigates launched in July 1987.
		In 1998 HMS Norfolk was diverted to provide humanitarian aid to Sierra Leone and was later awarded the Wilkinson Sword of Peace.
	www.mod.uk /DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/ChileCelebratesHandoverOfTheAlmiranteCochrane.htm (576 words)

	29 May 1940 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Destroyer HMS GRENADE whilst alongside the east mole at Dunkirk is damaged and disabled by aircraft attacks.
		After suffering some flooding and damage whilst alongside Grafton, Comfort pulls away and is mistaken for a German S boat by HMS Lydd and is fired upon with 4 inch and Lewis guns.
		HMS Glorious was detected by a snooper, resulting in one section of 802 Squadron, led by Lieutenant G. Lyver, RN, being sent off and ultimately downing one He-111">He-111.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /andrew.etherington/1940/05/29.htm (499 words)

	3rdCB: HMS Grafton
		Grafton was adopted by the group in September 2000, and will remain so until she is de-commissioned.
		HMS Grafton the 12th of the Royal Navy's 16 Type 23 Frigates and the 8th Royal Navy warship to bear the name.
		GRAFTON was launched in November 1994 at Yarrows Shipbuilders in Glasgow, she was accepted by the Royal Navy in November 1996 and commissioned in May 1997.
	www.3rdcb.org.uk /rn/hms_grafton.php (306 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - British Royal Navy Frigate to visit Ja - Wednesday \| November 13, 2002
		During its four months in the Caribbean, HMS GRAFTON has patrolled in operations to counter narcotics smuggling.
		This will especially be the case in Jamaica where members of the Jamaican Defence Force will sail with HMS GRAFTON on Friday, November 15, to undertake joint training.
		With her crew trained in disaster relief operations and the ship carrying specialist stores that may be of use in a variety of emergencies, HMS GRAFTON's presence provides strong evidence of the UK Government's commitment to the region.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20021113/news/news6.html (398 words)

	KOSOVO: British Forces deployed in the region: British naval assets (Site not responding. Last check: )
		HMS NEWCASTLE is a Type 42 Destroyer which entered service in 1978 and her primary role is to provide air defence for task group operations.
		HMS IRON DUKE is a Type 23 frigate which entered service in 1993 with the primary role of conducting anti-submarine warfare.
		GRAFTON is temporarily attached to the French Task Group consisting of the aircraft carrier FS FOCH, a frigate FS CASSARD and supported by an oiler FS MEUSE.
	www.kosovo.mod.uk /sea.htm (533 words)

	uboat.net - Allied Warships - G class Destroyers
		HMS Gipsy (H 63) (lost 21 Nov, 1939)
		HMS Glowworm (H 92) (lost 8 Apr, 1940)
		HMS Grafton (H 89) (lost 29 May, 1940)
	uboat.net /allies/warships/class.html?ID=15 (264 words)

	HMS Crescent
		HMS Crescent, Royal Navy Cruiser of the Edgar Class.
		Other cruisers in the class HMS Edgar, HMS Endymion, HMS Gibraltar, HMS Grafton, HMS Hawke, HMS Royal Arthur, HMS St George and HMS Theseus.
		HMS Crescent launched 30th March 1892 and served in the Cape and West African Station, returning in 1907.
	www.naval-art.com /hms_crescent.htm (169 words)

	Convoy OA 23 Report - warsailors.com
		HMS Acasta had sailed from Plymouth at 04:12 on Oct. 20 in order to meet up with Convoy HG 3 and subsequently met British Captain, which she escorted through that day, until the latter was detached for her destination Le Havre that evening.
		Acasta had experienced problems with her asdic set since the night of Oct. 22/23, so she now attempted to attract the attention of HMS Grafton and Gallant which were hull-up to the northwestward, but, having failed to communicate with them, she started to close them at maximum speed.
		At this time Grafton and Gallant returned to harbour, while the remaining 2 ships continued the sweep until 00:56 on Oct. 25, at which time another signal was received from C.-in-C., W.A. with orders to attack a U-boat in position by D/F 49 30N 04 45W.
	www.warsailors.com /convoys/oa23.html (1050 words)

	Trafalgar 200 - Ship Information (Site not responding. Last check: )
		After Officer of the Watch course, two years navigating HMS Berkeley was followed by a year navigating HMS Avenger.
		Initial Staff Course then preceded two years in Command of HMS Pursuer, which was attached to the University of Sussex in Brighton.
		After leaving HMS Grafton, Staff Warfare appointments based in Plymouth then followed to Captain of the Sixth Frigate Squadron and Flag Officer Sea Training.
	www.trafalgar200.com /tallships_details/marlborough.html (395 words)

	News and Events : Royal Navy (Site not responding. Last check: )
		HMS Grafton’s active career comes to and end next week as she makes her final return to Portsmouth before being decommissioned.
		Grafton has just spent ten days as a star attraction at the London Boat Show where she hosted 16,500 visitors and from there she sailed to her affiliated town of Ipswich for a farewell visit.
		Her disposal is part of government plans announced in 2004 to reduce the Navy’s fleet of Type 23 frigates from 16 to 13.
	www.royal-navy.mod.uk /server?show=ConWebDoc.4638&changeNav=3533&outputFormat=print (263 words)

	Last Dunkirk Destroyer Survivors Reunited With Recovered Artefacts - Leicester City Guide news
		HMS Wakeful was sunk during the heroic mass evacuation of the Dunkirk beaches in the early hours of May 29 1940.
		But once on board HMS Grafton and after being treated by her medics, the Grafton was torpedoed and the decision was taken to transfer off the majority of personnel.
		HMS Wakeful has remained on the seabed 17 metres (57 feet) under the surface, 13 miles off the Belgian ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge ever since.
	www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /leicester/news/ART22986.html?ixsid=ouGXRPaqByj (1111 words)

	HMS Grafton (F80) - Definition, explanation
		HMS Grafton (F80) is a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy.
		In July 2004, it was announced that Grafton would be one of three Type 23 frigates to be decommissioned by the end of 2006.
		See HMS Grafton for other ships of the same name.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/h/hm/hms_grafton__f80_.php (118 words)

	Science Fair Projects - HMS Grafton
		Two ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Grafton:
		The first Grafton (H89) was a G-class destroyer launched in 1935 and torpedoed in 1940.
		The second Grafton (F80) is a Type 23 frigate.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/HMS_Grafton (221 words)

	Edgar Class
		HMS Crescent : In the Deck-House on the Fore-Bridge
		HMS Quail arrived at Charlottetown in July / August 1900 with HMS Crescent and HMS Tribune.
		She was built by contract at the yard of Messrs Earle at Hull and engined by Messrs Maudsley and Co. She was commissioned at Portsmouth in October 1894 as the flagship of the Commander in Chief on the Cape of Good Hope and West Africa Stations.
	www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk /edgar_class.htm (1686 words)

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