HMS Galatea (F18)

HMS Galatea (F18) was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy. She was built by Swan Hunter & Wigham on the Tyne. She was launched on 23 May 1963 and commissioned on 25 April 1964 and was the eighth ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Galatea.

History
United Kingdom
NameGalatea
BuilderSwan Hunter
Laid down29 December 1961
Launched23 May 1963
Commissioned25 April 1964
Decommissioned31 January 1987
MottoNobis Mare Patria
FateSunk as target, 21 July 1988
General characteristics
Class and typeLeander-class frigate
Displacement2,450 tons
Length372 ft (113 m)
Beam41 ft (12 m)
Draught18 ft (5.5 m)
PropulsionTwin oil-fired steam turbines, 30,000 hp (22,000 kW)
Speed30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) max
Range4,600 nmi (8,500 km; 5,300 mi)
Complement251 (257 after Ikara upgrade)
Armament
  • Twin 4.5-inch (114 mm) guns (subsequently replaced by Ikara anti-submarine missile launcher)
  • 2 × 40 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • Limbo antisubmarine mortar
Aircraft carriedWasp helicopter
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