The Portuguese frigate COMANDANTE JOAO BELO outboard of the Dutch frigate PIET HEYN at Newcastle Quay.
Re: Comandante Joao Belo - F480
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:36 pm
by Nighttrucker
Any idea as to the identity of the frigate flying the White Ensign ? Dave
Re: Comandante Joao Belo - F480
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:37 pm
by Whickham
Sorry Dave, cannot make it out on the photo. It looks like a short name, maybe JUNO?
Re: Comandante Joao Belo - F480
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:23 pm
by Nighttrucker
Could be JUNO she was in in 72 or DIDO was here in 74 as you say not many Leanders with a Short name Regards Dave
Re: Comandante Joao Belo - F480
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:09 pm
by Whickham
Dave, it's NAIAD. I checked through other photos and that red van on the quayside is on a photo I have of NAIAD and the bow of F811 is just visible as well.
Re: Comandante Joao Belo - F480
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:43 pm
by Nighttrucker
Thanks for that i don't have any info on NAIAD being at Newcastle. Dave
Re: Comandante Joao Belo - F480
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:19 pm
by brianh
July 1986 - Belo, Piet Hein, Karlsruhe and Naiad.
Re: Comandante Joao Belo - F480
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:47 pm
by Dennis Maccoy
All four in one scene - Comandante Joao Belo, Piet Heyn, Naiad and Karlsruhe - 27 July 1986.