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Name: TORRENT
Type: Torpedo Recovery Vessel
Launched: 29/03/1971
Completed: 10/09/1971
Builder: Clelands Shipbuilders Ltd
Yard: Willington Quay
Yard Number: 319
Dimensions: 550grt, 44.20 x 9.72 x 3.05(draft)metres
Engines: Oil engine, 16 RPHM type, 700hp
Engines by: Paxman Diesels Ltd, Newton-le-Willows
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 11.5knots
Construction: Steel
Armament: None
History:
10/09/1971 Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service
2000 Suffolk Petroleum Services Ltd, Lagos
2001 Renamed KYE TORRENT
2015 Broken up
Comments: Allocated pennant number A127
2000: Converted into a research/survey ship
2000: Laid up at Lowestoft awaiting tow to Nigeria
2015: Broken up by Van Heyghen Frères at Ghent


Above photo as TORRENT courtesy of Photoship

Above photo as TORRENT copyright of John Corgi

Above photo as KYE TORRENT copyright of Michael Marshall

Above photo as KYE TORRENT copyright of John White

Above photo showing KYE TORRENT leaving Lowestoft for breaking up is copyright of Mike Seven