HMS CHATHAM F87

HMS CHATHAM F87

Class……………………………Type 22 Batch 3 class Frigate

Builder………………………..Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd, Wallsend

Yard number……………….126

Laid down..………………….12 May 1986

Launched….…………………20 Jan 1988

Completed.………………….4 May 1990

Propulsion.…………………..2 shafts : COGAG system: 2 Rolls-Royce Spey SM1A gas turbines + Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines

Speed..…………………………30 knots

Range…………………………..4500 nm at 18 knots

Fate

09/02/2011: Decommissioned and awaiting disposal

28/10/2013: Arrived at Aliaga for breaking up by Leyal GS

 

HMS CHATHAM seen on 3 Nov 2009 in an unknown location approaching or a RAS

 

Done