HMS Ringdove (M77)

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Ringdove.

HMS Ringdove in 1943
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Ringdove
NamesakeCommon wood pigeon
Ordered22 March 1937
BuilderHenry Robb
Laid downSeptember 1937
Launched15 June 1938
Commissioned9 December 1938
IdentificationPennant number: M77
FateSold to Pakistan in 1951
General characteristics
TypeLinnet-class minelayer
Displacement498 tons standard
Length
  • 145 ft 0 in (44.20 m) (p/p)
  • 163 ft 9 in (49.91 m) (o/a)
Beam27 ft 2 in (8.28 m)
Draught8 ft 0 in (2.44 m)
Propulsion
  • Triple expansion engine
  • 1 shaft
  • 400 hp (300 kW)
Speed10.5 knots (19.4 km/h)
Complement24
Armament

HMS Ringdove was one of three Royal Navy Linnet-class minelayers built in 1938. She saw service as a merchant escort during the Norwegian campaign of World War II and remained in service until she was sold to Pakistan in 1951 to serve as a pilot vessel.

References

  • Jane's Fighting Ships 1939, p. 98
  • Cocker, M.P. (1993). Mine Warfare Vessels of the Royal Navy: 1908 to Date. Shrewsbury, England: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-328-4.
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