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HMS Malcolm (F88)
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HMS Malcolm (F88) was a Blackwood-class
anti-submarine
frigate
of the Royal Navy
, commissioned on 12 December 1957 and decommissioned in 1978. She the second ship to be borne Malcolm and was named after Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm
and was, as of 2008, the final ship of that name.
and Iceland
deteriorated and there was concern that the Landhelgisgæsla (the Icelandic Coast Guard
) might threaten British fishermen
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HMS Malcolm was part of a five-ship group that was deployed to Iceland for "fishery protection duties" in what became known as the Cod Wars. She operated out of Edinburgh
during the first Cod War, and from Rosyth
after that.
In December 1970, Kevin McNamara MP
raised concerns that HMS Malcolm would not be replaced by another frigate after its return to home waters, stressing that Malcolms medical support was essential to fishing operations off Iceland. The Ministry of Defence
decided not to immediately replace Malcolm, probably because the situation had calmed somewhat (1970 was between the first and second Cod Wars). Responsibility for supporting the fishing fleet was henceforth the Department of Trade and Industry's.
The dispute ended in 1976 in a face-saving treaty and victory for Iceland. Two years later, HMS Malcolm was decommissioned. She was considered too small to act as a modern frigate and therefore unable to continue service into the 1980s.
Blackwood class frigate
The Type 14, Blackwood, class were a twelve ship class of "second rate" anti-submarine warfare frigates of the Royal Navy, designed and built during the increasing threat from the Soviet Union's large fleet of submarines that roamed the Atlantic Ocean.-Design:They were designed to be cheaper and...
anti-submarine
Anti-submarine warfare
Anti-submarine warfare is a branch of naval warfare that uses surface warships, aircraft, or other submarines to find, track and deter, damage or destroy enemy submarines....
frigate
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
, commissioned on 12 December 1957 and decommissioned in 1978. She the second ship to be borne Malcolm and was named after Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm
Pulteney Malcolm
Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm GCB GCMG was a British naval officer. He was born at Douglan, near Langholm, Scotland, on 20 February 1768, the third son of George Malcolm of Burnfoot, Langholm, in Dumfriesshire, and his wife Margaret, the sister of Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley...
and was, as of 2008, the final ship of that name.
The Cod Wars
Just after she was commissioned, a dispute started in the North Atlantic. Relations between the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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and Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
deteriorated and there was concern that the Landhelgisgæsla (the Icelandic Coast Guard
Icelandic Coast Guard
The Icelandic Coast Guard is the service responsible for Iceland's coastal defense and maritime and aeronautical search and rescue. Origins of the Icelandic Coast Guard can be traced to 1859, when the corvette Ørnen started patrolling Icelandic waters...
) might threaten British fishermen
Fisherman
A fisherman or fisher is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water, or gathers shellfish. Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishermen and fish farmers. The term can also be applied to recreational fishermen and may be used to describe both men...
.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
during the first Cod War, and from Rosyth
Rosyth
Rosyth is a town located on the Firth of Forth, three miles south of the centre of Dunfermline. According to an estimate taken in 2008, the town has a population of 12,790....
after that.
In December 1970, Kevin McNamara MP
Kevin McNamara (politician)
Dr. Joseph Kevin McNamara, KSG is a British Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament for almost 40 years.-Early life:...
raised concerns that HMS Malcolm would not be replaced by another frigate after its return to home waters, stressing that Malcolms medical support was essential to fishing operations off Iceland. The Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)
The Ministry of Defence is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces....
decided not to immediately replace Malcolm, probably because the situation had calmed somewhat (1970 was between the first and second Cod Wars). Responsibility for supporting the fishing fleet was henceforth the Department of Trade and Industry's.
The dispute ended in 1976 in a face-saving treaty and victory for Iceland. Two years later, HMS Malcolm was decommissioned. She was considered too small to act as a modern frigate and therefore unable to continue service into the 1980s.