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.

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

References

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  • 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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