HMS Advice
Ship Number
1580
Vessel Type
Confiance Class Tug
Built
A&J Inglis
Launch Date
October 16, 1958
Delivered
June 17, 1959
Owner
Admiralty
Weight
640 grt
BP Length
140 feet
Breadth
27-4 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
13 knots
Propulsion
Davy Paxman, Colchester - 4 x Diesel
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Sank
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Formally rated as dockyard tug was officially added to the 'Confiance' class in 1971 as part of the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service ocean towing force.
 
Sunk as Target 4 June 1985