Ship: HMS JACKTON
Pennant No: M1152
Laid Down:
Built By: Philip & Sons, Dartmouth. Yard Number 1257
Completed:
Time to Build:
Commissioned:
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Conversion:
Outline of Operational Career:
- 1956 Operational Reserve, Hythe
- 1961 Refitted in UK for Australian Navy & re-engined with Deltic engines
- 30th August 1962 Commissioned & renamed HMAS Teal
- 1st October 1962 Sailed from Portsmouth for Australia
Paid Off:
Disposal: She is still afloat today as a training ship for the Near East University in Cyprus.
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