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TORMENTOR

Shipbuildervessel built by Hall, Russell & Company, Limited (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)

Date6 November 1979

Object NameTORPEDO RECOVERY VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 154.5' x breadth 31.3'
gross tonnage 680 tons

Object numberABDSHIP002663

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard Number: 981

Fate: Ship arrived 1 February 2012 from Greenock towed by KINGSTON with assistance from PORTGATH for the last few miles into the Dock, to be broken up by Swansea Drydocks. (Source: shipspotting.com)

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Torpedo recovery vessel, raised forecastle.

Owners:
1979: Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service, pennant no. A142 (Janes Fighting Ships 1987-88)
2003: Serco Denholm, as a salvage vessel under UK Government-owned contractor-operated arrangements.

General History:

07/11/1979:
'Named by Mrs J. R. Hutton, wife of Commander Hutton, Royal Naval Officer (Clyde). Like her Aberdeen-built sister ship, the TORMENTOR is designed for recovery and storage of inert underwater weapons and for participating in torpedo target exercises. She will be capable of operating in conditions ranging from North Atlantic winter to tropical summer.'
(Press & Journal)

Notes:
2 Mirrlees Blackstone ESL8 MGR diesels, 2200hp, - 14 knots. Range of 3000 miles at 14 knots.