List of ships named Clan Forbes

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Several ships have been named Clan Forbes after the Highland Scottish clan.

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List of ships named Forbes

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References

  1. ↑ "Clan Forbes". Scottish Built Ships. Caledonian Maritime Research Trust. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  2. ↑ "Clan Forbes". Wear Built Ships. Shipping and Shipbuilding Research Trust. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  3. ↑ "Clan Forbes 1903". Tyne Built Ships. Shipping and Shipbuilding Research Trust. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Clan Forbes 1961". Tyne Built Ships. Shipping and Shipbuilding Research Trust. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
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