Spanish frigate Baleares explained

Baleares (F71) is the lead ship of five Spanish-built s, based on the American design, of the Spanish Navy.

Laid down on 31 October 1968 and launched on 20 August 1970, Baleares was commissioned into service on 24 September 1973.Sturton, p. 435

Bibliography

• Book: Sturton. Ian. Chumbley. Stephen . Conway's All The World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995 . 1995. Naval Institute Press . Annapolis, Maryland . 1-55750-132-7. amp. Spain . 427–441.