HMS Challenger (K07)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Challenger
- Launch Year
- 1931
- Type
- Survey Ship
- Class
- Oceanographic research ship
- Pennant Number
- K07
- Launched
- 1931
- Built at
- Chatham Dockyard
- Commissioned
- 1932
- Armament
- Light weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Role
- Research vessel
- Notable for
- Oceanographic research
- Fate
- Decommissioned 1945
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Challenger was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary survey ship associated with oceanographic research ship.
Service History
HMS Challenger served in research vessel duties and is known for oceanographic research.
Historical Significance
HMS Challenger illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.