Name: | TORRENT |
Type: | Torpedo Recovery Vessel |
Launched: | 29/03/1971 |
Completed: | 10/09/1971 |
Builder: | Clelands Shipbuilders Ltd |
Yard: | Willington Quay |
Yard Number: | 319 |
Dimensions: | 550grt, 44.20 x 9.72 x 3.05(draft)metres |
Engines: | Oil engine, 16 RPHM type, 700hp |
Engines by: | Paxman Diesels Ltd, Newton-le-Willows |
Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 11.5knots |
Construction: | Steel |
Armament: | None |
History: | |
10/09/1971 | Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service |
2000 | Suffolk Petroleum Services Ltd, Lagos |
2001 | Renamed KYE TORRENT |
2015 | Broken up |
Comments: | Allocated pennant number A127 |
2000: Converted into a research/survey ship | |
2000: Laid up at Lowestoft awaiting tow to Nigeria | |
2015: Broken up by Van Heyghen Frères at Ghent |
Above photo as TORRENT courtesy of Photoship
Above photo as TORRENT copyright of John Corgi
Above photo as KYE TORRENT copyright of Michael Marshall
Above photo as KYE TORRENT copyright of John White
Above photo showing KYE TORRENT leaving Lowestoft for breaking up is copyright of Mike Seven