TORCH
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Date7 August 1980
Object NameTORPEDO RECOVERY VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 154.5' x breadth 31.3'
tonnage 698 tons (full)
tonnage 698 tons (full)
Object numberABDSHIP002662
Keywords
Yard Number: 980
Fate: unknown
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Torpedo recovery vessel, raised forecastle.
Owners:
1979: Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service, pennant no. A141 (Janes Fighting Ships 1987-88)
1999: IMS International Ltd., up for resale April 2004.
General History:
08/08/1979:
'2nd in series of four torpedo recovery ships to be built by Hall Russell & Co. Named by Mrs Margaret Paul, wife of Mr Douglas Paul, managing director of Hall Russell.'
(Press & Journal)
Notes:
2 Mirrlees Blackstone ESL8 MGR diesels, 2200hp, - 14 knots. Range of 3000 miles at 14 knots.
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