It was never kicked out of Hull, Ted; it was bought in Hull, refitted in Southampton, and then sailed off to its various adventures. That was wayyyyyy back, if I recall correctly, wasn't it? 1967 or thereabouts?

I think it was refused entry at Gib once -- something about being a spy ship for the CIA. No telling what they thought!

Most of its port adventures were much friendlier, I am told by those who knew.

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