Ship Record

HMS Protector (A173)

Learn about HMS Protector (A173) in Royal Navy history.

HMS Protector was a Royal Navy patrol vessel of the ice patrol ship.

Service History

HMS Protector served primarily in ice patrol ship duties and is noted for antarctic patrol and research support.

Historical Significance

HMS Protector forms part of the history of British patrol vessel and the evolution of ice patrol ship.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Protector
Launch Year: 2001
Type: Patrol Vessel
Class: Ice patrol ship
Pennant Number: A173
Launched: 2001
Built at: Aker Finnyards
Commissioned: 2011
Armament: Light weapons
Propulsion: Diesel-electric
Role: Ice patrol ship
Notable for: Antarctic patrol and research support
Fate: Active
Status: In service