HMS Lofoten (K07)
1945-1990
Timeline
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 1945 | as an LST(3), 3027 |
| 1947 | renamed HMS Lofoten |
| Oct 31, 1956 | Nile Delta landed the transports for 45 Commando during the Suez invasion Port Said Operation Musketeer |
| 1958 | repurposed as a Harbour Accommodation Ship |
| 1963 | Whilst awaiting a course at HMS Excellent I, as part of a ‘ferry crew’ based at HMS Bellerophen at Portsmouth, ferried HMS Lofoten from Gibralter where she had been in reserve, back to Portsmouth for her conversion. We were towed back by an RN tug and got blown off course out into the atlantic by strong winds. We carried fresh water in a tank on deck for drinking and used salt water soap for washing and ate cold rations. There was no power and she was cold and dark. When we ran out of cigarettes the tug shortened the tow and passed some back in a tin on a line. Cant remember how many days it took us to get to the UK A/B Barry Knell |
| 1964 | converted to Helicopter Support Ship |
| 1964 | Portland Harbour Portland Harbour Portland, Dorset |
| Dec 15, 1967 | replaced in role by RFA Engadine |
| 1969 | HMD Rosyth Laid up. To Rosyth as accommodation vessel. |
| 1991 | For sale in 1991 and eventually sold for scrap in 1993. |