Growing up in the cape peninsula one inevetably finds yourself in the "shadow of the navy", as Simonstown was only a stone throw away from where I grew up as a boy. About a 50 minute drive from Stellenbosch. As far as I can remember the "three ladies" of our "old" navy (pre-1994) was always part of my life. As a visit to one of them during an openday, or a photograph in the daily news paper. "Three Frigates" by Rear Admiral Chris Bennett was to me a gem. Now I could read the story behind and about the three Type 12 Anti-submarine Frigates, that frequented the waters around the South African coast. The author puts their story into a historical context and aslo add wonderful annecdotes and technical data.
This is the story about the President Kruger, the President Steyn, and the President Pretorius. Truly a compelling read and a good referrence for the constructors of the SA Navy's ships.
This is the story about the President Kruger, the President Steyn, and the President Pretorius. Truly a compelling read and a good referrence for the constructors of the SA Navy's ships.