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HMS Endurance (A171)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
HMS Endurance
Launch Year
1990
Type
Patrol Vessel
Class
Ice patrol ship
Pennant Number
A171
Launched
1990
Built at
Ulstein
Commissioned
1991
Armament
Light weapons
Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Role
Ice patrol ship
Notable for
Antarctic patrol
Fate
Decommissioned 2016
Status
Decommissioned

HMS Endurance was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary patrol vessel associated with ice patrol ship.

Service History

HMS Endurance served in ice patrol ship duties and is known for antarctic patrol.

Historical Significance

HMS Endurance illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.