Mexican Navy Service
The former Sway was purchased by the Mexican Navy on 16 February 1973 and renamed ARM Ignacio Altamirano (C80). Her pennant number was later changed to G12, and, in 1993, to P111. Ignacio Altamirano had been retired from service by 2004. The vessel reportedly seen in Guaymas in January 2009 afloat, but not in service and not maintained.
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