PEACOCK
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Date1 December 1983
Object NamePATROL VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 205' 3" x breadth 32' 8"
tonnage 662 tons
tonnage 662 tons
Object numberABDSHIP002670
Keywords
Yard Number: 988
Subsequent Name: EMILIO JACINTO (01/08/1997).
Fate: still extant
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Peacock class patrol vessel, armament 1 x 76 mm OTO Melara Compact, 4 x 7.62 mm MG.
Owners:
1984: Royal Navy, pennant no. P.239
1997: Philippine Navy
General History:
Launched by HRH Princess Alexandra, 30 June 1983.
HMS PEACOCK, PLOVER and STARLING were part of the Royal Navy's Hong Kong Squadron. When Hong Kong was returned to China, these three vessels were sold to the Philippine Navy for £6.5 million. They were handed to the Philippine Navy on 3 July 1997.
Notes:
2 Crossley Pielstick 18 PA6V 280 diesels, reverse reduction gear boxes, 2 fixed pitch propellers 14,000 bhp, - 25 knots.
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