PRINCESS ANNE AT SOUTHAMPTON

HMS Amazon, a new addition to the Royal Navy, was launched at Southampton's Wollaston docks. Designed by Vosper Thornycraft and costing over £8 million, it is the ninth British warship named Amazon. The frigate, ready by 1972, was launched by Princess Anne. It features Rolls-Royce engines, a top speed of 34 knots, and is armed with SeaCat missiles. Amazon is the first of four commercially designed frigates ordered by the Navy.

What is the name of the latest addition to the Royal Navy's fleet?

• HMS Victory

• HMS Amazon

• HMS Queen Elizabeth

• HMS Daring

Who was present at the launch of HMS Amazon?

• Prince Charles

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Princess Anne

• Prince William

What is the top speed of HMS Amazon?

• 28 knots

• 32 knots

• 30 knots

• 34 knots

Which missile system is HMS Amazon equipped with?

• SeaCat

• Tomahawk

• Exocet

• Harpoon

How many commercially designed frigates were ordered by the Navy, including HMS Amazon?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five