HMS Roebuck (H130)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Roebuck
- Launch Year
- 1985
- Type
- Survey Ship
- Class
- Hecla-class survey vessel
- Pennant Number
- H130
- Launched
- 1985
- Built at
- Yarrow
- Commissioned
- 1986
- Armament
- Light weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Role
- Survey ship
- Notable for
- Hydrographic survey duties
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2010
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Roebuck was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary survey ship associated with hecla-class survey vessel.
Service History
HMS Roebuck served in survey ship duties and is known for hydrographic survey duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Roebuck illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.