HMS Repton
Ship Number
1528
Vessel Type
Ton Class Minesweeper
Built
Belfast
Launch Date
May 1, 1957
Launched By
Mrs I A P Macintyre
Delivered
December 11, 1957
Owner
Admiralty
Weight
360 grt
BP Length
140 feet
Breadth
27-4 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
15 knots
Propulsion
2 x Mirrlees Diesels @ 2500 hp
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Scrapped
HMS Repton

Pennant No. M1167
 
Diesel powered vessels of 440 tons displacement fully laden, constructed of wood and other non-ferromagnetic materials.
 
Original Name HMS Ossington
 
Repton spent the first year of her career in Operational Reserve before joining the 5th MSS 'Vernon' Squadron in 1962.
 
She took part in Operation' Clear Road' in 1963, eventually joining the RNR Squadron in 1971.
 
1979 saw her join the Fishery Protection Squadron for a year before being put on the disposal list.
 
She was send for scrapping in 1982