HMS Berwick
Ship Number
1590
Vessel Type
Rothesay Class Frigate
Built
Belfast
Launch Date
December 15, 1959
Launched By
Lady Dunford-Slater
Delivered
June 9, 1961
Owner
Admiralty
Weight
2519 grt
BP Length
360 feet
Breadth
40-1 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
30 knots
Propulsion
Two double reduction geared turbines each rated at 15,000 shp (30,000 shp)
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Scuttled
 HMS Berwick

Pennant No. F115
 
The 11th ship to be named HMS Berwick she was paid off 18th October 1985.
 
Laid up in Fareham Creek 1986.
 
Used as a target and hit by a Tigerfish torpedo on 18th August 1986 - she took just four minutes to sink.