LINDISFARNE
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Date1 June 1977
Object NamePATROL VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 195.3' x breadth 34.2'
gross tonnage 925 tons
gross tonnage 925 tons
Object numberABDSHIP002657
Keywords
Yard Number: 975
Subsequent Name: TURAG (2004)
Fate: unknown
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Island class offshore patrol vessel, 1 x 40 mm MK3 gun.
Owners:
1977: Royal Navy, pennant no. P.300.
29/01/2004: Sold to Bangladesh
General History:
01/06/1977: Launched. Formed part of the Fisheries Protection Squadron.
03/03/1978: Commissioned (Jane's fighting ships 1987-88, p. 676)
31/12/2003: Paid off.
25/11/2015:
The last of the Aberdeen-built island class of Royal Navy offshore protection ships to be built at Hall Russell's yard at Footdee, the HMS LINDISFARNE took to the water in 1977. She was sold in 2004, renamed BNS TURAG and is currently serving with the Bangladeshi Navy.
(Evening Express)
(Above was under a picture of the vessel with the caption "Ship Ahoy")
Notes:
2 Ruston RKCM 12 cylinder diesels, 4380 hp, 1 shaft, 16.5 knots
