RDV 01 Crystal was a research vessel of the Royal Navy. An unpowered floating platform, it was designed to be used during sonar research and development projects at the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment (AUWE) at Portland Harbour, Dorset.[3] It was not fitted with any propulsion or steering gear.

History
United Kingdom
NameRDV 01 Crystal
OperatorUnder dockyard control[1]
OrderedDecember 1969[1]
BuilderDevonport Dockyard
LaunchedMarch 1971
Commissioned30 November 1971[1]
FateSold, 18 September 1992
General characteristics
TypeResearch vessel
Displacement3,040 long tons (3,089 t) [1]
Length413 ft 6 in (126.03 m) [1]
Beam56 ft (17 m) [1]
Draught5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
PropulsionNone
Complement60 including research personnel[2]
ArmamentNone

Ordered from the builders HM Dockyard, Devonport, in December 1969, it was launched in March 1971. It was sold on 18 September 1992 to a Dutch concern.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Moore, John (1984). Jane's All The World's Fighting Ships. Jane's Publishing. p. 609. ISBN 0710607741.
  2. ^ Moore, John, ed. (1974). Jane's Fighting Ships. London: Jane's Yearbooks. p. 366. ISBN 0354005065.
  3. ^ "ADM 226/1035". The National Archives. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  4. ^ "RDV 01 Crystal". World Naval Ships Directory. 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2012.