The FGS Frankfurt Am Main (A 1412) in plymouth devonport navy base today , is a supply ship of the Berlin class; Ships of this class are the largest of the German Navy. Have been blamed for damaging local fishing industry,The Royal Navy is investigating fishermen's claims that German naval vessels have been snagging their pots. Fishermen said the supply ships Die Bonn and Frankfurt Am Main had caused thousands of pounds of damage while training off Plymouth in Devon. The navy confirmed the ships had been taking part in international exercises organised by its Flag Officer Sea Training (Fost) base in Plymouth.
But it currently had "no evidence" the ships had encroached on fishing areas.