HMS Hydra (H83)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Hydra
- Launch Year
- 1965
- Type
- Survey Ship
- Class
- Hecla-class survey vessel
- Pennant Number
- H83
- Launched
- 1965
- Built at
- Yarrow
- Commissioned
- 1966
- Armament
- Light weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Role
- Survey ship
- Notable for
- Oceanographic and hydrographic service
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2001
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Hydra was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary survey ship associated with hecla-class survey vessel.
Service History
HMS Hydra served in survey ship duties and is known for oceanographic and hydrographic service.
Historical Significance
HMS Hydra illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.