HMS Kildarton
Ship Number
1523
Vessel Type
Ton Class Minesweeper
Built
Belfast
Launch Date
May 23, 1955
Launched By
Mrs A C Duckworth
Delivered
November 25, 1955
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
-
 HMS Kildarton

Pennant No. M1162
 
Diesel powered vessels of 440 tons displacement fully laden, constructed of wood and other non-ferromagnetic materials.
 
Original name HMS Liston
 
Kildarton was part of the 104th MSS in the Mediterranean and the 9th MSS in the Persian Gulf before being sold off as an Oil Rig Supply Vessel in 1971