Scarborough makes big splash on the Clyde

November 27, 2009

The Clyde has written another page into its martime history with the launch of the offshore patrol vessel Scarborough at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun yard.

Scarborough takes to the Clyde at Scotstoun

The 90-metre long ship, commissioned by the government of Trinidad & Tobago (T&T), is one of three that form part of a £150m contract. BAE will take the vessels from scratch to sea trials on behalf of the Caribbean republic and will provide five years of in-service support.

The UK Ministry of Defence is providing T&T Coast Guard crews with training.

The Port of Spain – the Scarborough’s sister ship – has been launched at Portsmouth. The third ship will be built on the Clyde.

BAE’s Govan operation recently launched HMS Defender – the fifth of six Type-45 destroyers for the Royal Navy.

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