HMS Widgeon (M 85)

GPTKB entity

Properties (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:armament 2 x 20 mm guns
1 x 40 mm gun
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Harland_and_Wolff
gptkbp:class M-class minesweeper
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Royal_Navy
1954
gptkbp:crewSize 50
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:Royal_Navy
1980
gptkbp:displacement 500 tons
gptkbp:fate sold for scrap
gptkbp:firstCommandingOfficer gptkb:Lieutenant_Commander_J._A._H._Smith
gptkb:Commander_R._J._H._Smith
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:Portsmouth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HMS Widgeon (M 85)
gptkbp:launchDate 1953
gptkbp:length 50 meters
gptkbp:nickname Widgeon
gptkbp:notableEvent Conducted surveillance operations
Supported peacekeeping missions
Participated in international naval exercises
Participated in maritime security operations
Supported disaster relief efforts
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Engaged in training exercises with allied forces
Supported humanitarian missions
Engaged in maritime patrols
Conducted anti-submarine warfare training
Conducted counter-narcotics operations
Conducted mine clearance operations
Participated in fleet reviews
Participated in naval blockade operations
Conducted environmental monitoring missions
Assisted in search and rescue operations
Conducted training for new recruits
Conducted joint operations with coast guard
Engaged in counter-piracy operations
Engaged in maritime law enforcement
Participated in naval training programs
Engaged in search and rescue drills
Involved in naval diplomacy missions
Engaged in maritime security drills
Conducted anti-piracy drills
Supported anti-smuggling operations
Supported international maritime law initiatives
Supported naval humanitarian missions
Supported naval intelligence operations
Participated_in_NATO_exercises
Participated_in_joint_exercises_with_the_US_Navy
Conducted_port_visits_in_Europe
Participated_in_naval_exercises_with_NATO_allies
Took_part_in_the_Falklands_War_preparations
gptkbp:operationalArea gptkb:North_Sea
gptkbp:productionYears 1954-1980
gptkbp:propulsion diesel engine
gptkbp:range 3000 nautical miles
gptkbp:role minesweeping
gptkbp:services gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:HMS_Wren_(M_86)
gptkbp:speed 15 knots
gptkbp:status decommissioned
gptkbp:successor HMS_Widgeon_(M_85)_II