RMAS Magnet explained

RMAS Magnet (A114) was the eponymous Royal Navy Magnet-class degaussing ship. She was completed in 1979 by Cleland.[1]

Class

As well as the Magnet, a sister ship, was built by Cleland in 1980.

The Magnet class was developed to replace the s that had been converted for degaussing. They are 828 tons gross register tonnage (GRT) and have a top speed of 14kn. They measure 55m (180feet) long with a beam of 12m (39feet) and a draught of 4m (13feet).

Notes and References

  1. Book: British Warships and Auxiliaries. Mike Crichley. Maritime Books. 97. 1982.