HMS Herald (H138)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Herald
- Launch Year
- 1973
- Type
- Survey Ship
- Class
- Hecla-class survey vessel
- Pennant Number
- H138
- Launched
- 1973
- Built at
- Yarrow
- Commissioned
- 1974
- Armament
- Light weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Role
- Survey ship
- Notable for
- Hydrographic and Antarctic support
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2001
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Herald was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary survey ship associated with hecla-class survey vessel.
Service History
HMS Herald served in survey ship duties and is known for hydrographic and antarctic support.
Historical Significance
HMS Herald illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.