HMS Woolwich (F80)

HMS Woolwich was a depot ship and destroyer tender built for the Royal Navy during the 1930s. The ship was initially deployed to support destroyers of the Mediterranean Fleet. During World War II, she was assigned to the Home, Mediterranean and Eastern Fleets. She briefly returned home in 1946, but rejoined the Mediterranean Fleet the following year. Woolwich permanently returned to the United Kingdom in 1948 where she became a maintenance and accommodation ship. The ship was sold for scrap in 1962.

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

Woolwich in May 1937
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Woolwich
Ordered4 April 1933
BuilderFairfield, Govan
Laid down24 May 1933
Launched20 September 1934
Completed28 June 1935
IdentificationPennant number: F80
FateSold for scrap, 1962
General characteristics (as built)
TypeDestroyer tender
Displacement
  • 8,750 long tons (8,890 t)
  • 10,200 long tons (10,400 t) (full load)
Length610 ft 3 in (186.0 m) o/a
Beam64 ft (19.5 m)
Draught16 ft 6 in (5.0 m)
Installed power
  • 6,500 shp (4,800 kW)
  • 4 water-tube boilers
Propulsion
  • 2 shafts
  • 2 Parsons steam turbines
Speed15.25 kn (28.24 km/h; 17.55 mph)
Range12,000 nmi (22,000 km; 14,000 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph)
Complement666
Armament4 × single QF 4-inch Mk V guns
ArmourDeck: 1–2 inches (25–51 mm)
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