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Name: WOODBRIDGE HAVEN
Type: Depot Ship
Keel: 02/05/1944
Launched: 13/01/1945
Completed: 19/10/1945
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Neptune Yard, Low Walker
Yard Number: 1792
Dimensions: 1652disp - 2407disp, 286.0 x 38.5 x 9.75(draft)ft
Engines: 2 x T4cyl (18.5, 31 & 38.5, 38.5 x 30ins), 5500hp
Engines by: Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Co Ltd, Wallsend
Propulsion: 2 x Screws, 20.0knots
Construction: Steel
Armament: 1 x 2 x 4.0ins AA, 6 x 1 x 20mm AA guns
History:
19/10/1945 British Royal Navy
12/08/1965 Broken up
Comments: A member of the Loch Class of Frigates
02/05/1944: Launched as LOCH TORRIDON
Modified whilst under construction into a depot ship for coastal forces
Also acted as a depot ship for submarines
12/08/1965: Arrived at Blyth for breaking up by Hughes Bolckow Ltd


Above photo is copyright of the Imperial War Museum

Above photo is courtesy of Mark Teadham

Above photo is courtesy of Mark Teadham

Above photo is copyright of Norrie Stewart

Above photo, showing WOODBRIDGE HAVEN with her minesweepers, is copyright of the Imperial War Museum

Above photo, showing WOODBRIDGE HAVEN with her minesweepers, is copyright of the Imperial War Museum

Above photo, showing WOODBRIDGE HAVEN with her minesweepers, is copyright of the Imperial War Museum