Three Frigates Maritime History helped make his international reputation

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Three Frigates Maritime History helped make his international reputationThe story of the three South African Type 12 frigates named after South African Presidents SAS President Kruger, SAS President Steyn, and SAS President Pretorius from initial design selection in the mid 1950s to their disposal in the early 1980s. The author draws on official papers, Reports of Proceedings, and first hand anecdotes from those who served aboard to produce a book that documents not only the story of the ships but the South African Navy