HMS Hecla (A132)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Hecla
- Launch Year
- 1964
- Type
- Survey Ship
- Class
- Hecla-class survey vessel
- Pennant Number
- A132
- Launched
- 1964
- Built at
- Yarrow
- Commissioned
- 1965
- Armament
- Light weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Role
- Survey ship
- Notable for
- Hydrographic flagship
- Fate
- Decommissioned 1990
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Hecla was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary survey ship associated with hecla-class survey vessel.
Service History
HMS Hecla served in survey ship duties and is known for hydrographic flagship.
Historical Significance
HMS Hecla illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.