Spanish Frigate Numancia (F83)

''Numancia'' (F83) is the third of the six Spanish-built s, based on the American design, of the Spanish Navy.

Laid down on 8 January 1986, and launched on 29 January 1987, ''Numancia'' was commissioned in service on 17 November 1989.

All of these Spanish frigates have the length of the later ''Oliver Hazard Perry'' frigates, and have a wider beam than the US Navy design, and are therefore able to carry more top weight. Fin stabilizers are fitted.

On 27 April 2009 ''Numancia'' seized the 9 somali pirates that tried to board MSC ''Melody''.

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Ships of the Spanish Navy
1987 ships
Santa María-class frigates