Grecale (F 571) is the second ship of the Maestrale-class frigate of the Italian Navy.

The Maestrale-class frigates were primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), however the ships are highly flexible so they are also capable of anti-air and anti-surface operations.

Ships of this class have been widely used in various international missions, either under NATO or UN flag, and during normal operations of the Italian Navy.

[3][4] She was laid down on 21 March 1979 and launched on 12 September 1981 by Fincantieri shipyards.

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