Jump to content

HMS Bicester (M36)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Tom.Reding (talk | contribs) at 18:17, 24 February 2018 (Fix Category:Pages using deprecated image syntax (default size specified); WP:GenFixes on, using AWB). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Bicester
OperatorRoyal Navy
BuilderVosper Thornycroft
Launched4 June 1985
Commissioned1988
Decommissioned2000
IdentificationPennant number: M36
FateSold to Greece
Greece
Name
  • Europa
  • (Greek: Ν/ΘΗ Ευρώπη)
OperatorHellenic Navy
Acquired2001
IdentificationPennant number: M62
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass2-
Displacement750 tons
Length60 m
Beam9.8 m
Draught2.2 m
Propulsion2 shaft Napier Deltic diesel, 3,540 shp
Speed17 knots
Complement45 (6 officers & 39 ratings)
Sensors and
processing systems
Sonar Type 2193
Armament
  • 30mm automatic small calibre gun
  • 2 × Mk44 minigun
  • 3 × 7.62mm general purpose machine guns
  • Mine counter measures equipment:
  • SeaFox mine disposal system
  • Diver-placed explosive charges

HMS Bicester was a Template:Sclass2- of the British Royal Navy. She was sold to the Greek Navy in 2001 as Europa.

Sources