HMS Nurton
Ship Number
1527
Vessel Type
Ton Class Minesweeper
Built
Belfast
Launch Date
October 22, 1956
Launched By
Mrs P F Powlett
Delivered
August 21, 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 Nurton

Pennant No. 1165
 
Diesel powered vessels of 440 tons displacement fully laden, constructed of wood and other non-ferromagnetic materials.
 
Was involved in a collision with HMS Brocklesby, a Hunt Class GRP Minesweeper, on February 24, 1983. She was holed amidships on the port side and the Ships Company had to abandon ship on to the Brocklesbys' bow.
 
Scrapped 1995