TORNADO
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Date24 May 1979
Object NameTORPEDO RECOVERY VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 154.5' x breadth 31.3'
gross tonnage: 680 tons
gross tonnage: 680 tons
Object numberABDSHIP002661
Keywords
Yard Number: 979
Subsequent Name: LEV TORNADO
Fate: still extant.
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Torpedo recovery vessel, raised forecastle.
Owners:
1979: Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service, pennant no. A140 (Janes Fighting Ships 1987-88)
2003: Serco Denholm
General History:
TORNADO was one 4 torpedo recovery ships for the navy red ensign flag. The ship is now owned by a German company and is now doing seismic work around the coast of Europe. It was spotted in Esbjerg Denmark in January 2016 with the name LEV TORNADO.
Notes:
2 Mirrlees Blackstone ESL8 MGR diesels, 2200hp, - 14 knots. Range of 3000 miles at 14 knots.
