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HMS Gleaner (H86)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
HMS Gleaner
Launch Year
1983
Type
Survey Ship
Class
Inshore survey vessel
Pennant Number
H86
Launched
1983
Built at
Cochrane Shipbuilders
Commissioned
1983
Armament
Light weapons
Propulsion
Diesel engines
Role
Survey ship
Notable for
Coastal survey work
Fate
Decommissioned 2018
Status
Decommissioned

HMS Gleaner was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary survey ship associated with inshore survey vessel.

Service History

HMS Gleaner served in survey ship duties and is known for coastal survey work.

Historical Significance

HMS Gleaner illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.