HMS Kittiwake (M 53)

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:accessibility Accessible by boat
gptkbp:armament Various rescue equipment
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Cammell_Laird
gptkbp:commissionDate 1946
gptkbp:communityEngagement Local dive shops involved
gptkbp:communitySupport Supported by local businesses
gptkbp:crewCapacity 50 personnel
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Historical naval significance
gptkbp:currentStatus Artificial reef
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:decommissioningDate 1994
gptkbp:displacement 1,200 tons
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Diving courses offered
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Regular assessments conducted
Artificial reef benefits
gptkbp:exhibits No longer operational
gptkbp:fate Sunk as a dive site
gptkbp:firstCommandingOfficer gptkb:Captain_John_Smith
gptkb:Captain_James_Brown
gptkbp:firstDeployment 1994
gptkbp:historicalTours Guided tours available
gptkbp:homePort Gibraltar
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HMS Kittiwake (M 53)
gptkbp:launchDate 1945
gptkbp:legacy Continues to serve as a dive attraction.
gptkbp:length 76 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cayman_Islands
gptkbp:marineSafety Home to various marine species
gptkbp:nickname Kitti
gptkbp:notableEvent Participated in submarine rescue operations
gptkbp:operationalArea gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkbp:partnerships Collaborations with marine organizations
gptkbp:photography Popular for underwater photography
gptkbp:propulsion Diesel-electric
gptkbp:range 5,000 nautical miles
gptkbp:region Diving regulations apply
gptkbp:renovated Minimal restoration required
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:RRS_James_Cook
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Safety briefings required
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:HMS_Acheron
gptkbp:speed 12 knots
gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices Promotes marine conservation
gptkbp:tourism Attracts divers and tourists
gptkbp:type Submarine_rescue_vessel
gptkbp:visibility Good visibility for divers
gptkbp:waterSource 18 meters
Popular dive site