Description
HMS Bristol was a Type 82 Guided Missile Destroyer which cost around £25 million.
On March 31st it was commissioned at Bristol and an illustrated cover was produced. A serviced cover cost 30p and needed to be ordered from, The Ships Philatelic Co-ordinator 14a Russell Road Lee on Solent PO13 9HP
Cachet on front of cover – Commanding Officer HMS Bristol 31 Mar 1973
