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PLOVER
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PLOVER

Shipbuilder (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Shipowner
Date12 April 1984
Object NamePATROL VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 205' 3" x breadth 32' 8"
tonnage 662 tons
Object numberABDSHIP002671
About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard Number: 989
Subsequent Names: APOLINARIO MABINI (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.240
1997: Philippine Navy

General History:

20/07/1984: Commissioned

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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