Dates: 1944 - 1983

Original build order on 25tgh January 1943 with Pickersgill at Sunderland for A/S Frigate LOCH GLASS changed in 1944 to AA Frigate The ship was laid down as Job Number 4795 (Yard Number 263) on 29th April 1944 and launched on 12th April 1944 as HMS LUCE BAY. After launch the contract was terminated on 6th June 1944 and she was towed to Devonport for completion by HM Dockyard as HMS LUCE BAY. Build design was changed for use as a Survey Ship during fitting out. Before completion in January 1947 the name was again changed to HMS DALRYMPLE. Build was completed on 10th February 1949. In common with the other four Ex LOCH Class frigate hulls converted into survey ships the name chosen was that of a notable British hydrographer. Alexander Dalrymple (1737 - 1808).

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Dalrymple

" My father has recently "crossed the bar" he served as a EA and CPO on HMS Fleetwood, HMS Maidstone, HMS Yarmouth and HMS Dalrymple and as an instructor at Collingwood and Whale Island between 1954 and 1966. Does anyone remember him? "

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