HMS Shalford
Encyclopedia
HMS Shalford was one of 20 boats of the Ford-class
of patrol boat
s built for the Royal Navy
in the 1950s.
Their names were all chosen from villages ending in -ford. This boat was named after Shalford
.
Ford class seaward defence boat
The Ford class seaward defence boats were built for the Royal Navy in the 1950s.HMS Droxford served for a time as the tender for Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Royal Naval Unit, and was administered by RNR Clyde. The vessel was used to train Midshipmen who were students of the universities...
of patrol boat
Patrol boat
A patrol boat is a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defense duties.There have been many designs for patrol boats. They may be operated by a nation's navy, coast guard, or police force, and may be intended for marine and/or estuarine or river environments...
s built for the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
in the 1950s.
Their names were all chosen from villages ending in -ford. This boat was named after Shalford
Shalford
Shalford may refer to:Places in England*Shalford, Essex*Shalford, Somerset*Shalford, SurreyOther*HMS Shalford, a Ford class seaward defence boat of the Royal Navy...
.