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World Navies Today: United Kingdom

Revised 24 March 2002

Version 1.69

Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan

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This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare

vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious

ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement. Non-self-propelled

craft and vessels without seagoing capability are not included.

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are

listed in [brackets]. Navigation and surface-search radars are not

listed. All designations & classifications are unofficial; they may or

may not correspond to "official" designations.

Aircraft Carriers

Submarines

Surface Combatants

Amphibious Ships

Patrol Craft

Mine Countermeasures Vessels

Fleet Support Auxiliaries

Other Major Auxiliaries

Minor Auxiliaries & Service Craft
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Aircraft Carriers

New aircraft carriers

A new class of two larger carriers is being planned. It has not

yet

been determined if they will be STOVL or CTOL ships. Estimated

displacement is approximately 60,000 tons.

Invincible class VSTOL carriers

Displacement: 20,600 tons full loadDimensions: 210 x 36 x 8.8 meters (689 x 118 x 29 feet)Propulsion: 4 TM3B gas turbines, 2 shafts, 94,000 shp, 28 knots

Crew: 1089Aviation: full flight deck with ski jump, 2 elevators; 20 VSTOL and

helicopters (usually 8 Sea Harrier, 9 Sea King, 3 Sea King AEW)

Hangar: full length & width, 3 baysTroops: 960 (short duration)Radar: Type 1002 early warning, 1 Type 996 surface/air search

Sonar: Type 2016 hullFire Control: 2 Type 909 missile controlEW: UAF-1 intercept, 2 Type 675 jammers, 4 chaff, 1 Type 182 towed

Armament: 3 CIWS ( 20 mm Phalanx or 30 mm Goalkeeper)Formerly known as "through deck cruisers", these are VSTOL

carriers.One ship is always in reserve or refit.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes

R05 Invincible 1980 Portsmouth

R06 Illustrious 1982 Portsmouth

R07 Ark Royal 1985 Portsmouth
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Submarines

Vanguard class ballistic missile submarines (nuclear

powered)

Displacement: 15,8650 tons submerged

Dimensions: 149.3 x 12.8 x 10.10 meters (490 x 42 x 33 feet)Propulsion: 1 PWR.2 reactor, steam turbine, 1 shaft, 27.500 shp, 25

knots

Crew: 143Sonar: Type 2054 suiteEW: UAC-3 intercept suite

Armament: 16 Trident II D-5, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (torps andHarpoon)

New Trident SSBNs, have replaced old SSBNs.


(S28) Vanguard 1994 Faslane

(S29) Victorious 1995 Faslane

(S30) Vigilant 1998 Faslane

(S31) Vengance 1999 Faslane

Astute class submarines (nuclear powered)

Displacement: 7,200 tons submergedDimensions: 91 x 10 x 8.25 meters (300 x 32.5 x 27 feet)Propulsion: 1 PWR.2 reactor, steam turbine, 1 shaft, 15,000 shp, 30

knots

Crew: 109Sonar: Type 2076 suite

Armament: 5 21 inch torpedo tubes (36 Harpoon, Spearfish, Tomahawk,mines)

New submarine class, to replace Swiftsure class.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes[S? Astute 2006 building]

[S? Ambush ordered]

[S? Artful ordered]

[S? (none) planned]

[S? (none) planned]
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Trafalgar class submarines (nuclear powered)


Dimensions: 85.38 x 9.83 x 8.25 meters (281 x 32 x 27 feet)Propulsion: 1 PWR.1 reactor, steam turbine, 1 shaft, 15,000 shp, 30

knotsCrew: 109Sonar: Type 2020 bow, Type 2007 flank, Type 2019 intercept, Type

2046/2056 towed

EW: UAB or UAP intercept suiteArmament: 5 21 inch torpedo tubes (30 Harpoon, Spearfish, Tigerfish,

Tomahawk, mines)

Modern, very quiet submarines. To be fitted for TLAM and

Type 2076 sonar.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes(S91) Trenchant 1989 Devonport SubRon2

(S92) Talent 1990 Devonport SubRon2

(S93) Triumph 1991 Devonport SubRon2

(S107) Trafalgar 1983 Devonport SubRon2

(S110) Turbulent 1984 Devonport SubRon2

(S117) Tireless 1985 Devonport SubRon2

(S118) Torbay 1987 Devonport SubRon2

Swiftsure class submarines (nuclear powered)


Dimensions: 82.90 x 9.83 x 8.25 meters (272 x 32 x 27 feet)Propulsion: 1 PWR.1 reactor, steam turbine, 1 shaft, 15,000 shp, 28

knotsCrew: up to 120Sonar: Type 2020 bow, type 2007 flank, Type 2019 intercept, Type 2024towed in some

EW: UAC intercept

Armament: 5 21 inch torpedo tubes (torpedoes, Harpoon, Tomahawk)To be replaced by Astute class; have suffered reactor

problems. Three will be fitted for TLAM. (Alexander Mackie

photo)

Number Name Year Homeport Notes(S104) Sceptre 1978 Faslane SubRon1

(S108) Sovereign 1974 Faslane SubRon1

(S109) Superb 1976 Faslane SubRon1

(S111) Spartan 1979 Faslane SubRon1

(S112) Splendid 1981 Faslane SubRon1
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Surface Combatants

Daring class (Type 45) air defense destroyers

Displacement: approx. 7,200 tons full load

Dimensions: 151 x 20 metersPropulsion: gas turbine, 2 shafts, 29 knotsCrew: 190 + 45 spare

Aviation: helicopter deck and hangar for 1 helicopterRadar: SAMPSOM multi function phased array, S1850 air searcSonar:

Fire Control: PAAMS systemEW:Armament: 48 cell Sylver VLS (ASTER-15/30 missiles), 4.5" gun, CIWS,

12.75" torpedo tubesA new class being developed to replace the existing T42

destroyers.


(D32 Daring 2007 planned)

(D33 Dauntless 2007 planned)

(D34 Diamond planned

(D35 (none) planned

(D36 (none) planned

(D37 (none) planned

(D38 (none) planned

(D39 (none) planned

(D40 (none) planned

(D41 (none) planned

(D42 (none) planned

(D43 (none) planned

Manchester class (Type 42 Batch 3) air defensedestroyers

Displacement: 4,775 tons full load

Dimensions: 141.12 x 14.90 x 5.80 meters (463 x 49 x 19 feet)Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 RM1C cruise gas turbines, 10,680 shp, 18 knots;

2 TM3B boost gas turbines, 54,400 shp, 29.5 knotsCrew: 301Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 1 Sea Lynx helicopter

Radar: Type 1022 early warning, Type 996 surface/air searchSonar: Type 2016 hullFire Control: 2 Type 909 missile controlEW: UAA-2 intercept, 3 Type 760 jammer, 4 decoy, Type 182 towed

Armament: 1 Sea Dart (22 missiles), 1 114mm/55 DP, 2 20 mm PhalanxCIWS,

2 20 mm, 3 12.75 inch torpedo tubes
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Lengthened version of previous class. Reportedly missile

magazine holds 40 Sea Dart, but this is not confirmed.

(Henry Steele photo)


D95 Manchester 1982 Portsmouth

D96 Gloucester 1985 Portsmouth

D97 Edinburgh 1985 Portsmouth

D98 York 1985 Portsmouth

Sheffield class (Type 42 Batch 2) air defensedestroyers

Displacement: 4,250 tons full loadDimensions: 125 x 14.34 x 5.9 meters (410 x 47 x 19 feet)

Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 RM1C cruise gas turbines, 10,690 shp, 18 knots;2 boost gas turbines, 54,000 shp, 29.5 knots

Crew: 250-280 (299 max)Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 1 Sea Lynx helicopterRadar: Type 1022 early warning, Type 996 3-D surface/air searchSonar: Type 2050 hull

Fire Control: 2 Type 909 missile controlEW: UAA-2 intercept, 2 Type 670/675 jammer, 4 decoy, Type 182 towedArmament: 1 Sea Dart (22 missiles), 1 114mm/55 DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx

CIWS,

2 20 mm, 3 12.75 inch torpedo tubes

Slightly improved version of previous class. (Henry Steele

photo)


D89 Exeter 1980 PortsmouthD90 Southampton 1981 Portsmouth

D91 Nottingham 1983 Portsmouth

D92 Liverpool 1982 Portsmouth

Sheffield class (Type 42 Batch 1) air defensedestroyers


Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 RM1A cruise gas turbines, 8,000 shp, 18

knots; 2 TM3B boost gas turbines, 54,000 shp, 29.5 knotsCrew: 250-280 (299 max)

Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 1 Sea Lynx helicopterRadar: Type 1022 early warning, Type 996 3-D surface/air searchSonar: Type 2050 hull

Fire Control: 2 Type 909 missile controlEW: UAA-2 intercept, 2 Type 670/675 jammer, 4 decoy, Type 182 towedArmament: 1 Sea Dart (22 missiles), 1 114mm/55, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS,

2 20 mm, 3 12.75 inch torpedo tubes.
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Area AAW ships. Very cramped and lacking in self-defense.

Two lost in the Falklands.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesD87 Newcastle 1978 Portsmouth

D88 Glasgow 1979 Portsmouth

D108 Cardiff 1979 Portsmouth

Duke class (Type 23) frigates


Propulsion: 2 shafts, 4 cruise diesels, diesel-electric drive, 4,000shp,

15 knots; 2 SM1C (F229-F236: SM1A) boost gas turbines, 52,300 shp,

28 knots

Crew: 169 (185 max)

Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar and hauldown system; 1 SeaLynx helicopter

Radar: Type 996 3-D air/surface searchSonar: Type 2050NE bow, Type 2031(Z) towed

Fire Control: 2 Type 911 missile controlEW: UAF-1 intercept, 2 Type 675 jammers, 4 chaff, 1 Type 182 towedArmament: 8 Harpoon, 1 Sea Wolf VLS (32 missiles), 1 114mm/55, 2 30 mm,

4 torpedo tubes

Multipurpose frigates; moderately stealthy design.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesF229 Lancaster 1992 Portsmouth FrigRon4

F230 Norfolk 1990 Devonport FrigRon6

F231 Argyll 1991 Devonport FrigRon6

F233 Marlborough 1991 Portsmouth FrigRon4F234 Iron Duke 1993 Portsmouth FrigRon4

F235 Monmouth 1993 Devonport FrigRon6

F236 Montrose 1994 Devonport FrigRon6

F237 Westminster 1994 Portsmouth FrigRon4

F238 Northumberland 1995 Devonport FrigRon6

F239 Richmond 1995 Portsmouth FrigRon4

F80 Grafton 1997 Devonport FrigRon6

F81 Sutherland 1997 Devonport FrigRon6

F82 Somerset 1996 Devonport FrigRon4

F78 Kent 2000

F79 Portland 2001

F83 St. Albans 2002

Cornwall class (Type 22 Batch 3) frigates

Displacement: 4,850 tons full loadDimensions: 148.10 x 14.75 x 6.0 meters (486 x 48 x 19.5 feet)

Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 RM1C cruise gas turbines, 10,680 shp, 18 knots;2 SM1A boost gas turbines, 37,540 shp, 30 knots
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Crew: 232 (245 as flagship)Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 Sea Lynx helicoptersRadar: Type 967M surface/air search

Sonar: Type 2050 hull, Type 2031(Z) towedFire Control: 2 Type 911 missile controlEW: UAA-2 intercept, 2 Type 675 jammer, 4 decoy, Type 182 towed

Armament: 8 Harpoon, 2 6-cell Sea Wolf (72 missiles total, manualreload), 1 114mm/55 DP, 1 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch

torpedo

tubes, 2 30 mm

Further improvement of the original Broadsword design,

becoming multirole frigates instead of ASW-only ships.


F85 Cumberland 1989 Devonport FrigRon8

F86 Campbeltown 1989 Devonport FrigRon8

F87 Chatham 1990 Devonport FrigRon8

F99 Cornwall 1988 Devonport FrigRon8

Boxer class (Type 22 Batch 2) ASW/surveillancefrigates

Displacement: 4,850 tons full loadDimensions: 148.10 x 14.75 x 6.0 meters

Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 RM1C cruise gas turbines, 10,680 shp, 18 knots;2 SM1A boost gas turbines, 37,540 shp, 30 knots (F92,F93: TM3B,

54,600 shp

boost turbines)

Crew: 265 (320 max)Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 Sea Lynx helicoptersRadar: Type 967M surface/air search

Sonar: Type 2016 hull, Type 2031(Z) towedFire Control: 2 Type 910/911 missile control

EW: UAA-2 intercept, 2 Type 675 jammers, 4 decoy, Type 182 towedArmament: 2 6-cell Sea Wolf (72 missiles total, manual

reload), 4 30 mm, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes

Survivor of four improved Broadsword class, with extra spacefor a towed array. Fitted with US Outboard ELINT system.

Exocet missiles have been deactivated.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesF96 Sheffield 1988 Devonport FrigRon1

Decom 2003


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Amphbibious Ships

Ocean amphibious assault ship


Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 23,904 hp, 18 knotsCrew: 250Aviation: full flight deck; 12 Sea King transport helos,

6 Lynx or Apache attack helos

Hangar: full length & widthTroops: 700

Cargo: unknownRadar: Type 996 air/surface searchEW: UAF-1 intercept, 2 Type 675 jammers, 4 chaff, 1 Type 182 towed

Armament: 3 Phalanx CIWS, 2 30 mmLPH-type ship, based on Invincible class CVS design but to

civilian standards.


L12 Ocean 1998 Devonport

Albion class amphibious transport docks

Displacement: 16,981 tonsDimensions: 178 x 28.9 x 6.1 meters

Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,000 shp, 17.5knots

Crew: 345Aviation: 2 Merlin or 2 Sea King helicopters

Well Deck: for 2 LCACTroops: 300 (up to 700 overload)Cargo: unknown

Armament: 2 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS, 2 dual 20 mmTwo replacements for the existing LPD-type transports.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes[L08 Albion 2003 fitting out]

[L09 Bulwark 2004 fitting out]

Largs Bay class (ALSL project) amphibious transportdocks

Displacement: 16,000 tonsDimensions: 577 feet longPropulsion: diesel-electric?
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Crew: 60 civilianAviation: aft helo deck Well Deck: for one LCU

Troops: 350Cargo: 500 lane meters vehicle space; 70 tons general cargo

Four LPD-like ships have been ordered as replacements for the

four Sir Lancelot class landing ships. These will be civilian-

manned

ships built to commercial standards, but with the general

appearance

and configuration of LPDs.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes[ Largs Bay 2002 building]

[ Lyme Bay 2002 building]

[ Mounts Bay ordered]

[ Cardigan Bay ordered]

Fearless amphibious transport dock


Dimensions: 158.5 x 24.38 x 6.2 meters (520 x 80 x 20 feet)Propulsion: 2 boilers, steam turbines, 2 shafts, 22,000 shp, 21 knotsCrew: 580

Aviation: aft helicopter deck; up to 4 Sea King helicopters Well Deck: 4 LCM(9) landing craftTroops: 400-700

Cargo: 15 tanks + 27 vehiclesRadar: Type 994 air/surface searchEW: Mentor-A intercept, 4 decoy

Armament: 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 20 mm,

Similar to US LPD-type vessel. Very much in need ofreplacement;

sistership discarded.


L10 Fearless 1965 Portsmouth

Sir Galahad large landing ship

Displacement: 8,750 tons full loadDimensions: 140.47 x 20 x 4.57 meters (461 x 65.5 x 15 feet)

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 13,100 bhp, 18 knotsCrew: 49 civilianAviation: aft helicopter deckTroops: up to 537

Cargo: unknownEW: intercept, 4 decoy, Type 182 towedArmament: 2 20 mm, provision for 2 20 mm CIWS

Greatly improved version of previous class.


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Number Name Year Homeport NotesL3005 Sir Galahad 1987 Marchwood

Modified Sir Lancelot class large landing ships

Displacement: 6,700 (L3505: 6,407 tons full load

Dimensions: 139 x 17.94 x ?? metersPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,400 bhp, 17.25 knotsCrew: 54 civilian

Aviation: aft helicopter deckTroops: 402Cargo: 340 tons vehicles & supplies (16 tanks, 34 vehicles)

EW: intercept, 2 chaffArmament: 2 o r 4 2 0 m m

Landing ships built for Army/civilian service, but taken over

for the Navy. This pair has been modernized for further

service;

unmodernized sisters are listed separately.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesL3004 Sir Bedivere 1967 Marchwood

L3505 Sir Tristram 1967 Marchwood

Sir Lancelot class large landing ships

Displacement: 5,774 (L3036: 5,674) tons full loadDimensions: 126 x 17.94 x 3.98 meters (413 x 59 x 13 feet)

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,400 bhp, 17.25 knots

Crew: 65 civilianAviation: aft helicopter deck

Troops: 402Cargo: 340 tons vehicles & supplies (16 tanks, 34 vehicles)EW: intercept, 2 chaff

Armament: 2 2 0 m mLanding ships built for Army/civilian service, but taken over

for the Navy. This unmodernized pair will soon be retired.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesL3027 Sir Geraint 1967 Marchwood

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Patrol Craft

River class offshore patrol vessels

Displacement: 1,677 tons full loadDimensions: 79.5 x 13.6 x 3.8 meters

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 16.5 knotsCrew: 30Armament: 1 20mm

New OPVs, to replace the current Island class ships.


[? Tyne 2002 building]

[? Severn 2003 ordered]

[? Mersey 2003 ordered]

Castle class offshore patrol vessels

Displacement: 1,550 tons full loadDimensions: 81 x 11.5 x 3.42 metersPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,380 bhp, 20 knots

Crew: 50Aviation: aft helicopter deckTroops: 25

Radar: Type 994 surface/air searchEW: Orange Crop intercept, 2 decoy

Armament: 1 30 mm, 2 7.62 mm, provision for other weaponsOffshore patrol, minesweeping, minelaying vessels. Now serve as

Falklands guardships.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesP258 Leeds Castle 1981 Portsmouth

P265 Dumbarton Castle 1982 Portsmouth

Castle class offshore patrol vessels

Displacement: 1,550 tons full loadDimensions: 81 x 11.5 x 3.42 metersPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,380 bhp, 20 knots

Crew: 50Aviation: aft helicopter deckTroops: 25Radar: Type 994 surface/air search

EW: Orange Crop intercept, 2 decoyArmament: 1 30 mm, 2 7.62 mm, provision for other weapons

Offshore patrol, minesweeping, minelaying vessels. Now serve as


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Falklands guardships.


P258 Leeds Castle 1981 Portsmouth

P265 Dumbarton Castle 1982 Portsmouth

Island class offshore patrol vessels


Dimensions: 61.10 x 11 x 4.27 meters (200 x 36 x 14 feet)Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,380 bhp, 16.5 knotsCrew: 35

Armament: 1 40 mm, 2 7.62 mm (P297, P300: 1 30 mm)Patrol vessels, primarily meant for fisheries and oil field

duties.


P277 Anglesey 1979 PortsmouthP278 Alderney 1979 Portsmouth

P297 Guernsey 1977 Portsmouth

P298 Shetland 1977 Portsmouth

P300 Lindisfarne 1978 Portsmouth

Hunt classs patrol minesweepers

Displacement: 725 tons full load (approx.)Dimensions: 60 x 9.85 x 2.2 meters (197 x 32 x 7 feet)

Propulsion: 3 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,770 bhp, 15 knots

Crew: ??Armament: 1 30 mm, 2 7.62 mm (?)

Former minesweeper/hunters converted for Northern Ireland

Patrol duties.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesM29 Brecon 1980/

M32 Cottesmore 1983/97

M34 Middleton 1984/

M35 Dulverton 1983/98


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Hunt class mine countermeasures vessels

Displacement: 725 tons full loadDimensions: 60 x 9.85 x 2.2 meters (197 x 32 x 7 feet)

Propulsion: 3 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,770 bhp, 15 knotsCrew: 45Sonar: Type 193M minehunting

Armament: 1 30 mm, 2 7.62 mm, provision for 2 20 mm CIWSCombined hunter-sweepers. Some units have become patrol

ships; see above.


M30 Ledbury 1981 Portsmouth MCMRon4

M31 Cattistock 1982 Portsmouth MCMRon2M33 Brocklesby 1983 Portsmouth MCMRon4

M37 Chiddingfold 1984 Portsmouth MCMRon1

M38 Atherstone 1987 Portsmouth MCMRon2

M39 Hurworth 1985 Portsmouth MCMRon2

M41 Quorn 1989 Portsmouth MCMRon4

Sandown class minehunters

Displacement: 465 tons full loadDimensions: 52.50 x 10.50 x 2.3 meters (172 x 34.5 x 7.5 feet)

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 z-drives, 2,024 bhp, 15 knotsCrew: 34Sonar: Type 2093 minehuntingArmament: 1 3 0 m m

Pure minehunters. (Alexander Mackie photo)


M101 Sandown 1989 Faslane MCMRon3

M102 Inverness 1991 Faslane MCMRon3

M104 Walney 1992 Faslane MCMRon3

M105 Bridport 1993 Faslane MCMRon3

M106 Penzance 1998

M107 Pembroke 1998

M108 Grimsby 1999M109 Bangor 2000

M110 Ramsey 2001

[M111 Blyth 2002 fitting out]

[M112 Shoreham 2002 fitting out]
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Fleet Support Auxiliaries

Argus aviation support ship

Displacement: 28,540 tons full loadDimensions: 173.01 x 30.64 x 8.20 meters (567.5 x 100.5 x 39 feet)

Propulsion: 2 diesels, diesel electric, 2 shafts, 23,400 shp, 19 knotsCrew: 79 civilian, 28 naval, 137 traineesAviation: 2/3 length flight deck, 2 elevators; 6 Sea King helicopters,

8 Sea Harrier VSTOL

Hangar: 4 bays, dimensions unknownCargo: Sea Kings and Sea Harriers listed above plus 4 additional Sea

Harriers (non operational)

Troops: up to 750Radar: Type 994 surface/air search

EW: Thorn Guardian intercept, 4 decoy, Type 182 towedArmament: 2 20 mm, fitted for 2 30 mm

Civilian container and RO/RO ship taken over and extensively

converted

as an aviation support ship. Operates as an aviation transport,

aircrew training ship, combat transport and an auxiliary

aircraft

carrier; can serve as a hospital ship. Has suffered severe hull

cracking. (Peter Froud photo)


A135 Argus 1981/88 Devonport Ex-Contender

Bezant

Fort Victoria class multi-product replenishment ships

Displacement: 32,550 tons full loadDimensions: 203.5 x 28.50 x 9.75 meters (667 x 93.5 x 32 feet)

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 23,680 bhp, 20 knotsCrew: 126 civilian + 154 navalAviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 Sea King helicopters

Cargo: 70,000 barrels liquid, 6,234 cubic meters dry cargoRadar: Type 996 surface/air searchFire Control: 2 Type 911 missile control

EW: UAG intercept, 4 decoy, Type 182 towedArmament: 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 4 30 mmMulti-product ships, an additional group was cancelled.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesA387 Fort Victoria 1994 Devonport

A388 Fort George 1993 Devonport
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Fort Grange class ammunition, food and stores ships


Dimensions: 183.78 x 24.06 x 9.03 meters (602 x 78 x 29.5 feet)Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 23,200 bhp, 20 knots

Crew: 163 civilian + 45 navalAviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 Sea King helicoptersCargo: 12,200 cubic meters munitions, stores and refrigerated storesEW: 2 decoy, Type 182 towed

Armament: 2 2 0 m m


A385 Fort Rosalie 1978 Portsmouth ex-Fort Grange

A386 Fort Austin 1979 Portsmouth

Oakleaf fleet oiler


Dimensions: 173.69 x 32.26 x 10.22 meters (569 x 106 x 33.5 feet)Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 12,250 bhp, 14.5 knotsCrew: 36 civilian

Cargo: 43,020 cubic meters liquidEW: 2 decoyArmament: 2 20 mm, 2 7.62 mm

Civilian tanker taken over for naval service.


A111 Oakleaf 1981/86 Portsmouth Ex-Oktania

Appleleaf class fleet oilers

Displacement: 37,747 tons full loadDimensions: 170.69 x 25.94 x 11.56 meters (560 x 85 x 37 feet)

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 14,000 bhp, 16.5 knotsCrew: 50 civilianCargo: 32,309 cubic meters liquid (A 110: 41,881 cubic meters)EW: 2 decoy

Armament: 2 20 mm, 2 7.62 mm MGCivilian tankers taken over for naval service (A109 taken over

while still incomplete).


A81 Brambleleaf 1976/80 Portsmouth Ex-Hudson Deep

A109 Bayleaf 1982 Portsmouth

A110 Orangeleaf 1979/84 Portsmouth Ex-Balder

London

Wave class fleet oilers


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Displacement: 26,500 tons full loadDimensions: 196 x 28 x 9 meters

Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 27,200 bhp, 18 knotsCrew: 80 civilian + 22 navalAviation: aft helo deck and hangar for 1 helicopter

Cargo: 16,000 cubic meters fuels, 500 cubic meters solidNew AOs; badly delayed in construction.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes[A389 Wave Knight 2002 fitting out]

[A390 Wave Ruler 2002? fitting out]

Rover class small fleet oilers

Displacement: 11,552 tons full loadDimensions: 140.62 x 19.26 x 7.14 meters (461 x 63 x 23 feet)

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 15,360 bhp, 19.25 knotsCrew: 47 civilianAviation: aft helicopter deckCargo: 6,600 tons fuel, plus water & some dry cargo

EW: 2 decoy, Type 182 towedArmament: 2 2 0 m m

Small oilers, generally used to support ships on distant

stations.


A269 Grey Rover 1970 Portsmouth

A271 Gold Rover 1974 Portsmouth

A273 Black Rover 1974 Portsmouth

Diligence fleet salvage and repair ship

Displacement: 10,765 tons full loadDimensions: 111.47 x 20.97 x 6.7 meters (366 x 69 x 22 feet)Propulsion: 5 diesels, diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 6,000 shp, 15.5 knotsCrew: 39 civilian, 90 naval, 73 transients

EW: 4 decoyArmament: 4 2 0 m m

Oilfield support ship taken over and converted to a highly

capable

open-ocean salvage and repair ship. Fitted with a helo deck

above the superstructure.


A132 Diligence 1981/84 Faslane ex-Stena

Inspector


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Other Major Auxiliaries

Eddystone class vehicle cargo ships

Displacement: 20,000 tons fulll loadDimensions: 588 feet long

Propulsion: DieselCrew: 18 civilianCargo: 2,700 lane meters vehicle space

Six Ro/Ro ships have been ordered under an unusual commercial

contract, to replace the two chartered ships below. The vessels

will be operated in commercial service, but will be available to

the government as required for sealift duties. They will be

civilian

manned and built to commercial standards. All 6 ships will be

completeby 2004.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes[?? Eddystone ordered]

[?? Longstone ordered]

[?? Beachy Head ordered]

[?? Hurst Point ordered]

[?? Hartland Point ordered]

[?? Anvil Point ordered]

Sea Centurion vehicle cargo ship

Displacement: 21,000 tons fulll loadDimensions: 183 x 26 x ?? meters

Propulsion: Diesel, 22.5 knotsCrew: 17 civilian

A new, Italian-built chartered sealift ship. Charter has been

extended.


A98 Sea Centurion 1998 Marchwood

Sea Crusader vehicle cargo ship

Displacement: 18,000 tonsDimensions: 164 x 25 x ?? metersPropulsion: Diesel, 18 knots

Crew: 17 civilianJapanese-built chartered sealift ship. Charter has been

extended.


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A96 Sea Crusader 1996 Marchwood

Scott ocean survey ship

Displacement: 13,000 tonsDimensions: 131.13 x 21.5 x 8.3 meters (430 x 70.5 x 27 feet)Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 10,200 bhp, 17.4 knots

Crew: 42 civilianLarge survey ship. Designation now changed from A131 to H131.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesH131 Scott 1997 Devonport

Endurance patrol icebreaker


Dimensions: 91 x 17.90 x 6.50 meters (299 x 59 x 21 feet)Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 8,152 bhp, 12 knotsCrew: 116

Aviation: 2 Lynx helicoptersCivilian vessel taken over as South Atlantic patrol vessel.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesA171 Endurance 1990/92 Portsmouth Ex-Polar Circle

Marine Explorer survey ship

Displacement: approx. 3,300 tons full loadDimensions: 83.6 x 13.64 x 5.49 meters

Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 3,000 hp, 13 knotsChartered trawler-type vessel.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes-- Marine Explorer 1965/92 Ex-Trinity

Explorer

Echo class survey ships

Displacement: 3,500 tons full loadDimensions: 90.6 x 16.8 x 6 metersPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 15 knots

Crew: 46 + 35 transientNew survey ships ordered to replace the older vessels.
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[H87 Echo 2002 building]

[H88 Enterprise 2003 building]

Roebuck coastal survey ship

Displacement: 1,431 tons full loadDimensions: 209 x 42.5 x 12 feet

Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,040 bhp, 15 knotsCrew: 54

Designation changed from A130 to H130.


(H130) Roebuck 1986 Devonport

Bulldog class coastal survey ships

Displacement: 1,088 tons full loadDimensions: 200 x 37.5 x 11.5 feetPropulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,640 bhp, 15 knots

Crew: 39Bulldog is decommissioned.

Number Name Year Homeport Notes(H319) Beagle 1968 Devonport


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Minor Auxiliaries/Service Craft

Newton sonar research ship & cablelayer

Displacement: 3,940 tons full loadDimensions: 313.5 x 53 x 15.5 feet

Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 2,680 shp, 14 knotsCrew: 49 + 12 techniciansCargo: 400 tons cable, 361 tons repeaters

Trials ship; equipped as cable layer. Will be converted to

a special forces support ship.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesA367 Newton 1976 Portsmouth

Throsk class coastal ammunition transports


Dimensions: 231 x 39 x 15 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 3,000 bhp, 24 knotsCrew: 32 civilian

Cargo: 760 tons + 25 tons deck cargo


A378 Kinterbury 1981 Portsmouth

Sal class large lifting ships

Displacement: 1,700 tons full loadDimensions: 253 x 48.5 x 12.5 feet

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,000 bhp, 15 knotsCrew: 21 + 27 transients

Mooring, buoy and net tenders with major salvage, dive support

and firefighting capabilities.


A185 Salmoor 1985 Clyde

A187 Salmaid 1986 Portsmouth


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Colonel Templer aviation trials support ship


Dimensions: 185.5 x 36 x 14 feetPropulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 1,680 bhp, ?? knots

Charted ex-trawler for aviation trials support.


A229 Colonel Templer 1966/80 Farnborough

Warden moorings tender

Displacement: 900 tons full loadDimensions: 160 x 34.5 x 11.5 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,800 bhp, 15 knots

Crew: 15Used to tend moorings for test range markers.

Number Name Year Homeport NotesA368 Warden 1989 Milford Haven GS

Tornado class torpedo retrievers

Displacement: 698 tons full load

Dimensions: 156 x 28 x 10 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 14 knots

Crew: 14

Number Name Year Homeport NotesA140 Tornado 1979 Clyde GS

A142 Tormentor 1980 Clyde GS

Torrent torpedo retriever

Displacement: 685 tons full loadDimensions: 162.5 x 32 x 10 feetPropulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 700 bhp, 11.5 knots

Crew: 19


A127 Torrent 1971 Kyle Loch Alsh

Moorhen class lifting craft


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Displacement: 600 tons full loadDimensions: 106 x 38 x 6.5 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 730 bhp, 8 knots

Crew: 10 + 5 divers/salvage crewMooring tenders, salvage lift craft and experiment support

craft.


Y32 Moorhen 1989 Portsmouth

Y33 Moorfowl 1989 Devonport

A72 Cameron 1991 ??

Impulse class coastal tugs

Displacement: 530 tons

Dimensions: 106.7 x 34.2 x 11.5 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,400 hp, 12 knotss

Crew: 6Submarine berthing tugs.


A344 Impulse 1993 Clyde GS

A335 Impetus 1993 Clyde GS

Adept class coastal tugs

Displacement: 450 tons

Dimensions: 127 x 30 x 13.5 feet

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,640 bhp, 12.5 knotsCrew: 10

Dual-use harbor/coastal tugs.


A224 Adept 1980 Devonport GS

A225 Bustler 1981 Portsmouth GS

A226 Capable 1981 Girbraltar

A227 Careful 1982 Devonport GS

A221 Forceful 1985 Devonport GS

A222 Nimble 1985 Clyde GS

A223 Powerful 1985 Portsmouth GS

A228 Faithful 1985 Devonport GS

A231 Dexterous 1986 Clyde GS


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