List_of_patrol_vessels_of_the_Royal_Navy References

This is a list of patrol boats of the Royal Navy.

Active

Archer-class patrol and training craft
- Archer
- Biter
- Smiter
- Pursuer
- Blazer
- Dasher
- Puncher
- Charger
- Ranger
- Trumpeter
- Tracker
- Raider
- Express
- Example
- Explorer
- Exploit
River-class offshore patrol craft
- Tyne
- Severn
- Mersey
- Forth
- Medway
- Trent
- Tamar
- Spey

Former

Scimitar-class Gibraltar patrol craft
- Scimitar
- Sabre
River-class offshore patrol craft
- Clyde
MTB 102 motor torpedo boat
Gay-class interchangeable motor gunboat / torpedo boats ^[1]
- Gay Archer - launched 20 August 1952
- Gay Bombardier - launched 20 August 1952
- Gay Bowman - launched 19 December 1952
- Gay Bruiser - launched 19 December 1952
- Gay Carabineer - launched 22 January 1953
- Gay Cavalier- launched 23 January 1953
- Gay Centurion - launched 3 September 1952
- Gay Charger - launched 12 January 1953
- Gay Charioteer - launched 12 June 1953
- Gay Dragoon - launched 28 January 1953
- Gay Fencer - launched 18 February 1953
- Gay Forester - launched 23 March 1954
Dark-class interchangeable motor gunboat / torpedo boats^[2]
- Dark Adventurer - launched 28 October 1954
- Dark Aggressor - launched 9 December 1954
- Dark Antagonist - launched 11 December 1954
- Dark Avenger - launched 6 September 1955
- Dark Biter - launched 23 June 1955
- Dark Buccaneer - launched 30 September 1954
- Dark Clipper - launched 9 February 1955
- Dark Fighter - launched 4 October 1955
- Dark Gladiator - launched 5 December 1956
- Dark Hero - launched 16 March 1957
- Dark Highwayman - launched 29 March 1955
- Dark Hunter - launched 18 March 1954
- Dark Hussar - launched 16 May 1957
- Dark Intruder - launched 6 July 1955
- Dark Invader - launched 5 September 1955
- Dark Killer - launched 26 September 1956
- Dark Rover - launched 30 August 1954
- Dark Scout - launched 20 March 1958
Harbour Defence Motor Launch designed for harbour defence but used in general escort and patrol roles.
Ford-class seaward defence boats
- Shalford
- Aberford
- Axford
- Beckford
- Brayford
- Bryansford
- Camberford
- Desford
- Greatford
- Gifford
- Droxford
- Mayford
- Hinksford
- Ickford
- Dubford
- Glassford
- Kingsford
- Marlingford
- Tilford
- Montford
Bold-class experimental gas-turbine powered attack craft
- Bold Pathfinder (1951) - scrapped 1962
- Bold Pioneer (1951) - scrapped 1958
Ton-class Hong Kong patrol craft
- Beachampton (1953)
- Monkton (1956)
- Wasperton (1956)
- Wolverton (1957)
- Yarnton (1956)
Brave-class fast attack craft
- Brave Swordsman (1959)
- Brave Borderer (1960)
Endurance ice patrol ship (converted 1968)
Tenacity fast patrol craft (1973)
Scimitar-class fast training craft
- Scimitar (1970)
- Cutlass (1970)
- Sabre (1971)
Bird-class large patrol craft
- Kingfisher (1975)
- Cygnet (1976)
- Peterel (1977)
- Sandpiper (1977)
- Redpole (1985)
Small Bird-class patrol craft
- Cormorant - commissioned 1985
- Hart - commissioned 1985
Jura (1972) offshore patrol craft
Island-class offshore patrol craft
- Jersey (1976)
- Guernsey (1977)
- Shetland (1977)
- Orkney (1977)
- Lindisfarne (1978)
- Anglesey (1979)
- Alderney (1979)
Castle-class offshore patrol craft
- Leeds Castle (1981)
- Dumbarton Castle (1982)
Attacker-class patrol and training boat
- Attacker (1983) to Lebanon 1992 as Trablous
- Chaser (1983) to Lebanon 1992 as Jbeil
- Fencer (1983) to Lebanon 1992 as Jounieh
- Hunter (1983) to Lebanon 1992 as Saida
- Striker (1983) to Lebanon 1992 as Arz
Falkland Island patrol craft
- Protector (1983)
- Guardian (1983)
- Sentinel (1984)
Peacock-class Hong Kong patrol craft
- Swallow (1984) to Ireland 1988 as Ciara
- Swift (1984) to Ireland 1988 as Orla
- Starling (1984) to Philippines 1997 as Artemio Ricarte
- Peacock (1984) to Philippines 1997 as Emilio Jacinto
- Plover (1984) to Philippines 1997 as Apolinario Mabini

References

[1] Gay-class Fast Patrol Boats

[2] Dark-class Fast Patrol Boats

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