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SWIFT
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SWIFT

Shipbuilder (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Shipowner
Date8 May 1985
Object NamePATROL VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 205' 3" x breadth 32' 8"
tonnage 662 tons
Object numberABDSHIP002674
About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard Number: 992
Subsequent Name: ORLA (02/11/1988)

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:
1985: Royal Navy, pennant no. P.243
1988: Naval service of the Irish Defence Force

General History:

03/05/1985: 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.

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