SWALLOW
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Shipownervessel built for
Admiralty
Date30 March 1984
Object NamePATROL VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 205' 3" x breadth 32' 8"
tonnage 662 tons
tonnage 662 tons
Object numberABDSHIP002673
Keywords
Yard Number: 991
Subsequent Names: CIARA (21/11/1988).
Fate: decommissioned 2022
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.242
1988: Naval service of the Irish Defence Force
General History:
17/10/1984: Commissioned
In 1988, after just three years of service, SWALLOW and SWIFT returned to the United Kingdom and in October were sold to the Irish Navy and renamed CIARA and ORLA, respectively.
Notes:
2 Crossley Pielstick 18 PA6V 280 diesels, reverse reduction gear boxes, 2 fixed pitch propellers 14,000 bhp, - 25 knots.
