Colour photograph showing torpedo recovery vessel 'Torch' afloat after launch
AssociatedAssociated with
Torch
(Torpedo Recovery Vessel)
Date1979-1980
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall: Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 13 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1998.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS031837.2
About MeHall Russell became part of the state owned British Shipbuilders in 1977, and began producing a series of patrol craft destined for the Royal Navy. This included corvettes and vessels like RMAS Torch, A141. This proved eventually to be the yards downfall. The Conservative government embarked upon privatisation in 1986 Hall Russell was classed as a military yard and subsequently found it difficult to gain orders and closed 5 years later.RMAS Torch and its sister vessel Tormentor were some of the last ships built in Aberdeen.
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
c. 1978
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
c. 1978
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
1981 - 1984
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
1981 - 1984
