Dates: 1944 - 1962

LOCH-Class Twin Screw Past Frigate ordered on 15th February 1943 from Swan Hunter, Newcastle and laid down on 6th September 194 as Job No 4808. The ship was launched on 23rd February 1944 as the 2nd RN ship to carry this name. It had previously been used by a trawler hired in 1939 for use as Boom Defence Vessel. The first LOCH SHIN was lost when she capsized at Harstad, Norway after being damaged in air attacks. Build was completed on 10th October 1944

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