HMS Widgeon (M 118)

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:armament 2 x 20 mm guns
1 x 40 mm gun
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Cammell_Laird
gptkbp:class M-class minesweeper
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Royal_Navy
1954
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew 50 personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned 1980
gptkbp:deployedTo gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:displacement 500 tons
gptkbp:fate Sold for scrap
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:Portsmouth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HMS Widgeon (M 118)
gptkbp:launchDate 1953
gptkbp:length 50 meters
gptkbp:notableEvent Participated in disaster relief efforts
Conducted surveillance operations
Engaged in humanitarian missions
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Involved in maritime security operations
Conducted port visits
Conducted anti-submarine warfare training
Engaged in mine clearance operations
Involved in training exercises with allied navies
Participated in international maritime security conferences
Supported fleet operations
Assisted in search and rescue operations
Conducted anti-piracy patrols
Engaged in counter-piracy operations
Supported scientific research missions
Conducted maritime law enforcement operations
Participated in naval diplomacy missions
Supported anti-smuggling operations
Supported naval training programs
Conducted training for reserve forces
Engaged in naval search and rescue operations
Supported environmental monitoring missions
Took part in international maritime patrols
Participated_in_NATO_exercises
Participated_in_joint_exercises_with_NATO_allies
Conducted_joint_training_with_Coast_Guard_units
Participated_in_naval_exercises_with_the_US_Navy
Participated_in_maritime_security_operations_in_the_Gulf.
gptkbp:operationalArea gptkb:North_Sea
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:HMS_Widgeon_(M_116)
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Diesel_engine
gptkbp:range 2000 nautical miles
gptkbp:role Minesweeping
gptkbp:serviceYears 1954-1980
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:HMS_Wren_(M_119)
gptkbp:speed 15 knots
gptkbp:successor gptkb:HMS_Widgeon_(M_119)