HMS Boxer (F92)

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HMS Boxer was the first of the Batch 2 Type 22 frigates of the Royal Navy. After being decommissioned on 4 August 1999, the ship was sunk by the Royal Navy in the Western Approaches during a live-fire SINKEX in August 2004.[1]

Service

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During 1996 and 1997 she was leader of the 1st Frigate Squadron.

Commanding officers

Notable commanding officers include James Perowne (1986-1988), Timothy Laurence (1990-1992) and Richard Ibbotson (1991-1993 and 1998-1999).[2]

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