HMNB Devonport
"Wave Laird" was laid up in reserve at HMNB Devonport in 1961. She was advertised for sale by tender in November 1969 "as lying at HMNB Devonport". She departed from Devonport under tow on 26 January 1970, bound for Gibraltar, from where she departed on 25 February under tow for Gandia, Spain. "Wave Laird" was scrapped in March 1970 by Hierros Ardes, Gandia.