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

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 load Dimensions: 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: 1089 Aviation: 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 bays Troops: 960 (short duration) Radar: Type 1002 early warning, 1 Type 996 surface/air search Sonar: Type 2016 hull Fire Control: 2 Type 909 missile control EW: 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

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: 143 Sonar: Type 2054 suite EW: UAC-3 intercept suite Armament: 16 Trident II D-5, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (torps and Harpoon) New Trident SSBNs, have replaced old SSBNs. Number Name Year Homeport Notes (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 submerged Dimensions: 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: 109 Sonar: 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]

Trafalgar class submarines (nuclear powered)

Displacement: 5,208 tons submerged 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 knots Crew: 109 Sonar: Type 2020 bow, Type 2007 flank, Type 2019 intercept, Type 2046/2056 towed EW: UAB or UAP intercept suite Armament: 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)

Displacement: 4,500 tons submerged 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 knots Crew: up to 120 Sonar: Type 2020 bow, type 2007 flank, Type 2019 intercept, Type 2024 towed 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

Surface Combatants

Daring class (Type 45) air defense destroyers

Displacement: approx. 7,200 tons full load Dimensions: 151 x 20 meters Propulsion: gas turbine, 2 shafts, 29 knots Crew: 190 + 45 spare Aviation: helicopter deck and hangar for 1 helicopter Radar: SAMPSOM multi function phased array, S1850 air searc Sonar: Fire Control: PAAMS system EW: Armament: 48 cell Sylver VLS (ASTER-15/30 missiles), 4.5" gun, CIWS, 12.75" torpedo tubes A new class being developed to replace the existing T42 destroyers. Number Name Year Homeport Notes (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 defense destroyers

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 knots Crew: 301 Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 1 Sea Lynx helicopter Radar: Type 1022 early warning, Type 996 surface/air search Sonar: Type 2016 hull Fire Control: 2 Type 909 missile control EW: 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 Phalanx CIWS, 2 20 mm, 3 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Lengthened version of previous class. Reportedly missile magazine holds 40 Sea Dart, but this is not confirmed. (Henry Steele photo) Number Name Year Homeport Notes D95 Manchester 1982 Portsmouth D96 Gloucester 1985 Portsmouth D97 Edinburgh 1985 Portsmouth D98 York 1985 Portsmouth

Sheffield class (Type 42 Batch 2) air defense destroyers

Displacement: 4,250 tons full load Dimensions: 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 helicopter Radar: Type 1022 early warning, Type 996 3-D surface/air search Sonar: Type 2050 hull Fire Control: 2 Type 909 missile control EW: UAA-2 intercept, 2 Type 670/675 jammer, 4 decoy, Type 182 towed Armament: 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) Number Name Year Homeport Notes D89 Exeter 1980 Portsmouth D90 Southampton 1981 Portsmouth D91 Nottingham 1983 Portsmouth D92 Liverpool 1982 Portsmouth

Sheffield class (Type 42 Batch 1) air defense destroyers

Displacement: 4,250 tons full load Dimensions: 125 x 14.34 x 5.9 meters (410 x 47 x 19 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 RM1A cruise gas turbines, 8,000 shp, 18 knots; 2 TM3B boost gas turbines, 54,000 shp, 29.5 knots Crew: 250-280 (299 max) Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 1 Sea Lynx helicopter Radar: Type 1022 early warning, Type 996 3-D surface/air search Sonar: Type 2050 hull Fire Control: 2 Type 909 missile control EW: UAA-2 intercept, 2 Type 670/675 jammer, 4 decoy, Type 182 towed Armament: 1 Sea Dart (22 missiles), 1 114mm/55, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 20 mm, 3 12.75 inch torpedo tubes. Area AAW ships. Very cramped and lacking in self-defense. Two lost in the Falklands. Number Name Year Homeport Notes D87 Newcastle 1978 Portsmouth D88 Glasgow 1979 Portsmouth D108 Cardiff 1979 Portsmouth

Duke class (Type 23) frigates

Displacement: 4,200 tons full load Dimensions: 133 x 16.1 x 5.5 meters (436 x 53 x 18 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts, 4 cruise diesels, diesel-electric drive, 4,000 shp, 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 Sea Lynx helicopter Radar: Type 996 3-D air/surface search Sonar: Type 2050NE bow, Type 2031(Z) towed Fire Control: 2 Type 911 missile control EW: UAF-1 intercept, 2 Type 675 jammers, 4 chaff, 1 Type 182 towed Armament: 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 Notes F229 Lancaster 1992 Portsmouth FrigRon4 F230 Norfolk 1990 Devonport FrigRon6 F231 Argyll 1991 Devonport FrigRon6 F233 Marlborough 1991 Portsmouth FrigRon4 F234 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 load Dimensions: 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 Crew: 232 (245 as flagship) Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 Sea Lynx helicopters Radar: Type 967M surface/air search Sonar: Type 2050 hull, Type 2031(Z) towed Fire Control: 2 Type 911 missile control EW: UAA-2 intercept, 2 Type 675 jammer, 4 decoy, Type 182 towed Armament: 8 Harpoon, 2 6-cell Sea Wolf (72 missiles total, manual reload), 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. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 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/surveillance frigates

Displacement: 4,850 tons full load Dimensions: 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 helicopters Radar: Type 967M surface/air search Sonar: Type 2016 hull, Type 2031(Z) towed Fire Control: 2 Type 910/911 missile control EW: UAA-2 intercept, 2 Type 675 jammers, 4 decoy, Type 182 towed Armament: 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 space for a towed array. Fitted with US Outboard ELINT system. Exocet missiles have been deactivated. Number Name Year Homeport Notes F96 Sheffield 1988 Devonport FrigRon1 Decom 2003

Amphbibious Ships

Ocean amphibious assault ship

Displacement: 21,758 tons full load Dimensions: 203 x 32.6 x 6.4 meters (666 x 107 x 21 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 23,904 hp, 18 knots Crew: 250 Aviation: full flight deck; 12 Sea King transport helos, 6 Lynx or Apache attack helos Hangar: full length & width Troops: 700 Cargo: unknown Radar: Type 996 air/surface search EW: UAF-1 intercept, 2 Type 675 jammers, 4 chaff, 1 Type 182 towed Armament: 3 Phalanx CIWS, 2 30 mm LPH-type ship, based on Invincible class CVS design but to civilian standards. Number Name Year Homeport Notes L12 Ocean 1998 Devonport

Albion class amphibious transport docks

Displacement: 16,981 tons Dimensions: 178 x 28.9 x 6.1 meters Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,000 shp, 17.5 knots Crew: 345 Aviation: 2 Merlin or 2 Sea King helicopters Well Deck: for 2 LCAC Troops: 300 (up to 700 overload) Cargo: unknown Armament: 2 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS, 2 dual 20 mm Two 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 transport docks

Displacement: 16,000 tons Dimensions: 577 feet long Propulsion: diesel-electric? Crew: 60 civilian Aviation: aft helo deck Well Deck: for one LCU Troops: 350 Cargo: 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

Displacement: 12,642 tons full load 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 knots Crew: 580 Aviation: aft helicopter deck; up to 4 Sea King helicopters Well Deck: 4 LCM(9) landing craft Troops: 400-700 Cargo: 15 tanks + 27 vehicles Radar: Type 994 air/surface search EW: Mentor-A intercept, 4 decoy Armament: 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 20 mm, Similar to US LPD-type vessel. Very much in need of replacement; sistership discarded. Number Name Year Homeport Notes L10 Fearless 1965 Portsmouth

Sir Galahad large landing ship

Displacement: 8,750 tons full load Dimensions: 140.47 x 20 x 4.57 meters (461 x 65.5 x 15 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 13,100 bhp, 18 knots Crew: 49 civilian Aviation: aft helicopter deck Troops: up to 537 Cargo: unknown EW: intercept, 4 decoy, Type 182 towed Armament: 2 20 mm, provision for 2 20 mm CIWS Greatly improved version of previous class. Number Name Year Homeport Notes L3005 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 ?? meters Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,400 bhp, 17.25 knots Crew: 54 civilian Aviation: aft helicopter deck Troops: 402 Cargo: 340 tons vehicles & supplies (16 tanks, 34 vehicles) EW: intercept, 2 chaff Armament: 2 or 4 20 mm 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 Notes L3004 Sir Bedivere 1967 Marchwood L3505 Sir Tristram 1967 Marchwood

Sir Lancelot class large landing ships

Displacement: 5,774 (L3036: 5,674) tons full load Dimensions: 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 civilian Aviation: aft helicopter deck Troops: 402 Cargo: 340 tons vehicles & supplies (16 tanks, 34 vehicles) EW: intercept, 2 chaff Armament: 2 20 mm Landing ships built for Army/civilian service, but taken over for the Navy. This unmodernized pair will soon be retired. Number Name Year Homeport Notes L3027 Sir Geraint 1967 Marchwood L3036 Sir Percivale 1968 Marchwood

Patrol Craft

River class offshore patrol vessels

Displacement: 1,677 tons full load Dimensions: 79.5 x 13.6 x 3.8 meters Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 16.5 knots Crew: 30 Armament: 1 20mm New OPVs, to replace the current Island class ships. Number Name Year Homeport Notes [? Tyne 2002 building] [? Severn 2003 ordered] [? Mersey 2003 ordered]

Castle class offshore patrol vessels

Displacement: 1,550 tons full load Dimensions: 81 x 11.5 x 3.42 meters Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,380 bhp, 20 knots Crew: 50 Aviation: aft helicopter deck Troops: 25 Radar: Type 994 surface/air search EW: Orange Crop intercept, 2 decoy Armament: 1 30 mm, 2 7.62 mm, provision for other weapons Offshore patrol, minesweeping, minelaying vessels. Now serve as Falklands guardships. Number Name Year Homeport Notes P258 Leeds Castle 1981 Portsmouth P265 Dumbarton Castle 1982 Portsmouth

Castle class offshore patrol vessels

Displacement: 1,550 tons full load Dimensions: 81 x 11.5 x 3.42 meters Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,380 bhp, 20 knots Crew: 50 Aviation: aft helicopter deck Troops: 25 Radar: Type 994 surface/air search EW: Orange Crop intercept, 2 decoy Armament: 1 30 mm, 2 7.62 mm, provision for other weapons Offshore patrol, minesweeping, minelaying vessels. Now serve as Falklands guardships. Number Name Year Homeport Notes P258 Leeds Castle 1981 Portsmouth P265 Dumbarton Castle 1982 Portsmouth

Island class offshore patrol vessels

Displacement: 1,280 tons full load 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 knots Crew: 35 Armament: 1 40 mm, 2 7.62 mm (P297, P300: 1 30 mm) Patrol vessels, primarily meant for fisheries and oil field duties. Number Name Year Homeport Notes P277 Anglesey 1979 Portsmouth P278 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 Notes M29 Brecon 1980/ M32 Cottesmore 1983/97 M34 Middleton 1984/ M35 Dulverton 1983/98

Mine Countermeasures Vessels

Hunt class mine countermeasures vessels

Displacement: 725 tons full load 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: 45 Sonar: Type 193M minehunting Armament: 1 30 mm, 2 7.62 mm, provision for 2 20 mm CIWS Combined hunter-sweepers. Some units have become patrol ships; see above. Number Name Year Homeport Notes M30 Ledbury 1981 Portsmouth MCMRon4 M31 Cattistock 1982 Portsmouth MCMRon2 M33 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 load Dimensions: 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 knots Crew: 34 Sonar: Type 2093 minehunting Armament: 1 30 mm Pure minehunters. (Alexander Mackie photo) Number Name Year Homeport Notes 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 1999 M109 Bangor 2000 M110 Ramsey 2001 [M111 Blyth 2002 fitting out] [M112 Shoreham 2002 fitting out]

Fleet Support Auxiliaries

Argus aviation support ship

Displacement: 28,540 tons full load Dimensions: 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 knots Crew: 79 civilian, 28 naval, 137 trainees Aviation: 2/3 length flight deck, 2 elevators; 6 Sea King helicopters, 8 Sea Harrier VSTOL Hangar: 4 bays, dimensions unknown Cargo: Sea Kings and Sea Harriers listed above plus 4 additional Sea Harriers (non operational) Troops: up to 750 Radar: Type 994 surface/air search EW: Thorn Guardian intercept, 4 decoy, Type 182 towed Armament: 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) Number Name Year Homeport Notes A135 Argus 1981/88 Devonport Ex-Contender Bezant

Fort Victoria class multi-product replenishment ships

Displacement: 32,550 tons full load Dimensions: 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 knots Crew: 126 civilian + 154 naval Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 Sea King helicopters Cargo: 70,000 barrels liquid, 6,234 cubic meters dry cargo Radar: Type 996 surface/air search Fire Control: 2 Type 911 missile control EW: UAG intercept, 4 decoy, Type 182 towed Armament: 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 4 30 mm Multi-product ships, an additional group was cancelled. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A387 Fort Victoria 1994 Devonport A388 Fort George 1993 Devonport

Fort Grange class ammunition, food and stores ships

Displacement: 22,749 tons full load 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 naval Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 Sea King helicopters Cargo: 12,200 cubic meters munitions, stores and refrigerated stores EW: 2 decoy, Type 182 towed Armament: 2 20 mm Number Name Year Homeport Notes A385 Fort Rosalie 1978 Portsmouth ex-Fort Grange A386 Fort Austin 1979 Portsmouth

Oakleaf fleet oiler

Displacement: 49,310 tons full load 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 knots Crew: 36 civilian Cargo: 43,020 cubic meters liquid EW: 2 decoy Armament: 2 20 mm, 2 7.62 mm Civilian tanker taken over for naval service. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A111 Oakleaf 1981/86 Portsmouth Ex-Oktania

Appleleaf class fleet oilers

Displacement: 37,747 tons full load Dimensions: 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 knots Crew: 50 civilian Cargo: 32,309 cubic meters liquid (A 110: 41,881 cubic meters) EW: 2 decoy Armament: 2 20 mm, 2 7.62 mm MG Civilian tankers taken over for naval service (A109 taken over while still incomplete). Number Name Year Homeport Notes A81 Brambleleaf 1976/80 Portsmouth Ex-Hudson Deep A109 Bayleaf 1982 Portsmouth A110 Orangeleaf 1979/84 Portsmouth Ex-Balder London

Wave class fleet oilers

Displacement: 26,500 tons full load Dimensions: 196 x 28 x 9 meters Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 27,200 bhp, 18 knots Crew: 80 civilian + 22 naval Aviation: aft helo deck and hangar for 1 helicopter Cargo: 16,000 cubic meters fuels, 500 cubic meters solid New 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 load Dimensions: 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 knots Crew: 47 civilian Aviation: aft helicopter deck Cargo: 6,600 tons fuel, plus water & some dry cargo EW: 2 decoy, Type 182 towed Armament: 2 20 mm Small oilers, generally used to support ships on distant stations. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 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 load Dimensions: 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 knots Crew: 39 civilian, 90 naval, 73 transients EW: 4 decoy Armament: 4 20 mm 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. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A132 Diligence 1981/84 Faslane ex-Stena Inspector

Other Major Auxiliaries

Eddystone class vehicle cargo ships

Displacement: 20,000 tons fulll load Dimensions: 588 feet long Propulsion: Diesel Crew: 18 civilian Cargo: 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 complete by 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 load Dimensions: 183 x 26 x ?? meters Propulsion: Diesel, 22.5 knots Crew: 17 civilian A new, Italian-built chartered sealift ship. Charter has been extended. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A98 Sea Centurion 1998 Marchwood

Sea Crusader vehicle cargo ship

Displacement: 18,000 tons Dimensions: 164 x 25 x ?? meters Propulsion: Diesel, 18 knots Crew: 17 civilian Japanese-built chartered sealift ship. Charter has been extended. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A96 Sea Crusader 1996 Marchwood

Scott ocean survey ship

Displacement: 13,000 tons Dimensions: 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 civilian Large survey ship. Designation now changed from A131 to H131. Number Name Year Homeport Notes H131 Scott 1997 Devonport

Endurance patrol icebreaker

Displacement: 6,500 tons full load Dimensions: 91 x 17.90 x 6.50 meters (299 x 59 x 21 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 8,152 bhp, 12 knots Crew: 116 Aviation: 2 Lynx helicopters Civilian vessel taken over as South Atlantic patrol vessel. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A171 Endurance 1990/92 Portsmouth Ex-Polar Circle

Marine Explorer survey ship

Displacement: approx. 3,300 tons full load Dimensions: 83.6 x 13.64 x 5.49 meters Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 3,000 hp, 13 knots Chartered trawler-type vessel. Number Name Year Homeport Notes -- Marine Explorer 1965/92 Ex-Trinity Explorer

Echo class survey ships

Displacement: 3,500 tons full load Dimensions: 90.6 x 16.8 x 6 meters Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 15 knots Crew: 46 + 35 transient New survey ships ordered to replace the older vessels. Number Name Year Homeport Notes [H87 Echo 2002 building] [H88 Enterprise 2003 building]

Roebuck coastal survey ship

Displacement: 1,431 tons full load Dimensions: 209 x 42.5 x 12 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,040 bhp, 15 knots Crew: 54 Designation changed from A130 to H130. Number Name Year Homeport Notes (H130) Roebuck 1986 Devonport

Bulldog class coastal survey ships

Displacement: 1,088 tons full load Dimensions: 200 x 37.5 x 11.5 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,640 bhp, 15 knots Crew: 39 Bulldog is decommissioned. Number Name Year Homeport Notes (H319) Beagle 1968 Devonport

Minor Auxiliaries/Service Craft

Newton sonar research ship & cablelayer

Displacement: 3,940 tons full load Dimensions: 313.5 x 53 x 15.5 feet Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 2,680 shp, 14 knots Crew: 49 + 12 technicians Cargo: 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 Notes A367 Newton 1976 Portsmouth

Throsk class coastal ammunition transports

Displacement: 2,193 tons full load Dimensions: 231 x 39 x 15 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 3,000 bhp, 24 knots Crew: 32 civilian Cargo: 760 tons + 25 tons deck cargo Number Name Year Homeport Notes A378 Kinterbury 1981 Portsmouth

Sal class large lifting ships

Displacement: 1,700 tons full load Dimensions: 253 x 48.5 x 12.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,000 bhp, 15 knots Crew: 21 + 27 transients Mooring, buoy and net tenders with major salvage, dive support and firefighting capabilities. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A185 Salmoor 1985 Clyde A187 Salmaid 1986 Portsmouth

Colonel Templer aviation trials support ship

Displacement: 1,500 tons full load Dimensions: 185.5 x 36 x 14 feet Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 1,680 bhp, ?? knots Charted ex-trawler for aviation trials support. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A229 Colonel Templer 1966/80 Farnborough

Warden moorings tender

Displacement: 900 tons full load Dimensions: 160 x 34.5 x 11.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,800 bhp, 15 knots Crew: 15 Used to tend moorings for test range markers. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A368 Warden 1989 Milford Haven GS

Tornado class torpedo retrievers

Displacement: 698 tons full load Dimensions: 156 x 28 x 10 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 14 Number Name Year Homeport Notes A140 Tornado 1979 Clyde GS A142 Tormentor 1980 Clyde GS

Torrent torpedo retriever

Displacement: 685 tons full load Dimensions: 162.5 x 32 x 10 feet Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 700 bhp, 11.5 knots Crew: 19 Number Name Year Homeport Notes A127 Torrent 1971 Kyle Loch Alsh

Moorhen class lifting craft

Displacement: 600 tons full load Dimensions: 106 x 38 x 6.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 730 bhp, 8 knots Crew: 10 + 5 divers/salvage crew Mooring tenders, salvage lift craft and experiment support craft. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 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 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,400 hp, 12 knotss Crew: 6 Submarine berthing tugs. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 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 knots Crew: 10 Dual-use harbor/coastal tugs. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 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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