HMS Euryalus (F15) was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy, constructed by Scotts Shipbuilders of Greenock. Launched on 6 June 1963 and commissioned on 16 September 1964, she represented the sixth vessel to bear the name Euryalus, linking her to the historical and mythological lineage of her predecessors. Her design reflected the typical features of the Leander class, which was renowned for versatility and modernization potential. Throughout her service, HMS Euryalus was actively engaged in a wide range of operations across the globe. Initially serving as the leader of the 26th Escort Squadron based in the Far East, she participated in the Indonesian Confrontation, primarily patrolling waters around Borneo with few incidents. After a refit in Devonport in 1966, she rejoined active duty, including deployments with STANAVFORLANT, visiting countries such as Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and North America, notably Halifax for the Canadian Centennial and Expo 67 in Montreal. In December 1967, she deployed again to the Far East as leader of the 1st Frigate Squadron, with visits to key ports including Simonstown, Sydney, Auckland, and Hong Kong. Euryalus undertook significant patrols, including a six-week Beira Patrol in 1968 aimed at preventing oil shipments to Rhodesia and internal security duties in Mauritius. Her operations also encompassed visits across the Pacific and Asia, with ongoing presence in the Far East through 1969 and 1970, when she served as Gibraltar guard ship. She participated in the 1977 Royal Navy Fleet Review for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, and from 1978, she was part of the Portland Training Squadron, engaging in exercises like the "Thursday War" and various port visits to France, Denmark, and the UK. Her later years saw her taking part in Middle East patrols during the Iran–Iraq War in 1981, aiding in the rescue of 45 individuals from the Portuguese vessel MV Ave Maria in 1982, and joining NATO’s Standing Naval Force Atlantic in 1984. Euryalus was leader of the 1st Frigate Squadron in 1986 before decommissioning on 31 March 1989. She was sold for scrap in 1990 and dismantled at Millom in Cumbria, marking the end of her distinguished service.

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