SHETLAND
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Date22 November 1976
Object NamePATROL VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 195.3' x breadth 34.2'
gross tonnage 925 tons
gross tonnage 925 tons
Object numberABDSHIP002680
Keywords
Yard Number: 973
Subsequent Name: KAPATAKHAGA (2003)
Fate: unknown
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Island class offshore patrol vessel, 1 x 40 mm MK3 gun.
Owners:
1977: Royal Navy, pennant no. P.298.
19/02/2003: Sold to Bangladesh Navy
General History:
Launched by Mrs A G Tait, wife of Vice-Admiral Tait, Flag Officer, Plymouth in November 1976.
Notes:
2 Ruston RKCM 12 cylinder diesels, 4380 hp, 1 shaft, 16.5 knots
The third of five Island Class offshore patrol vessels built by Hall Russell's shipyard. The sister ships were: HMS JERSEY (971), HMS ORKNEY (972), HMS GUERNSEY (974) and HMS LINDISFARNE (975).
