HMS Ringdove was one of three Royal Navy Linnet-class minelayers built in 1938. She saw service as a merchant escort during the Norwegian campaign of World War II and remained in service until she was sold to Pakistan in 1951 to serve as a pilot vessel.
 HMS Ringdove in 1943
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Ringdove |
| Namesake | Common wood pigeon |
| Ordered | 22 March 1937 |
| Builder | Henry Robb |
| Laid down | September 1937 |
| Launched | 15 June 1938 |
| Commissioned | 9 December 1938 |
| Identification | Pennant number: M77 |
| Fate | Sold to Pakistan in 1951 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Linnet-class minelayer |
| Displacement | 498 tons standard |
| Length | |
| Beam | 27 ft 2 in (8.28 m) |
| Draught | 8 ft 0 in (2.44 m) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 10.5 knots (19.4 km/h) |
| Complement | 24 |
| Armament |
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References edit
- Jane's Fighting Ships 1939, p. 98
- Cocker, M.P. (1993). Mine Warfare Vessels of the Royal Navy: 1908 to Date. Shrewsbury, England: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-328-4.
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