HMS Jupiter (F60) - 1970s

1970s

In 1970, HMS Jupiter deployed to the West Indies, a common duty for the RN, and which continues to the present day. In 1971, she joined Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT), a multi-national squadron of NATO. In 1972, Jupiter was again present in the West Indies. The following year, Jupiter took part in the Second Cod War. Jupiter then visited Africa on her way to the Far East and Pacific, and when she reached the Far East, Jupiter did a variety of duties, including performing fly-the-flag visits to numerous ports. Jupiter also visited Christchurch, New Zealand during the 1974 Commonwealth Games. She also visited the American naval base at Pearl Harbor where some propulsion problems were sorted out. HRH The Prince of Wales joined Jupiter as Ship's Communications Officer, in January 1974, and remained in Jupiter until her return to the UK later that year.

In late 1976, Jupiter joined the 7th Frigate Squadron as Captain F7 - Captain David G Armytage RN, succeeded in 1977 by Captain Geoffrey T J O Dalton RN. In early 1977, Jupiter led the 7th Frigate Squadron in the annual Group Deployment (Group 5 - January to May 1977, led by FOF2 in the cruiser HMS Tiger), performing naval exercises and visiting the Caribbean and Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, Brazil in April 1977 and Funchal, Madeira. Jupiter also took part in the Fleet Reviewin Spithead on 28 June 1977, in celebration of HM the Queen's Silver Jubilee. After the Fleet Review, frigates of the 7th Frigate Squadron visited different ports in south Wales, Jupiter visiting Cardiff in early July 1977. Later that year, Jupiter became the Gibraltar Guard ship. Full details of the ship's programme from January 1977 to August 1978 are posted at .

Jupiter also enjoyed fame on BBC TV, through starring as HMS Hero in the acclaimed drama series Warship. All members of the crew were given HMS Hero cap tallies for filming purposes. The main ship used for filming was, however, HMS Phoebe.