HMS Russell (F97)

HMS Russell was a Blackwood or Type 14 class second-rate anti-submarine frigate of the British Royal Navy.

Service
On commissioning in 1957 Russell joined the Second Frigate Squadron, based at Portland. In January 1958 she joined the Fishery protection Squadron and saw service in the Cod Wars.

Following a refit at Rosyth she joined the 20th Frigate Squadron based at Londonderry. She was also used for Anti-Submarine training. In 1966 she was present at Portsmouth Navy Days.

Publications

 * Marriot, Leo, 1983. Royal Navy Frigates 1945-1983, Ian Allen Ltd.  ISBN 07110 1322 5
 * Marriot, Leo, 1983. Royal Navy Frigates 1945-1983, Ian Allen Ltd.  ISBN 07110 1322 5