Welcome to the HMS Dumbarton Castle web page. We hope that you enjoy your visit and learn something about the ship, her duties and her Ship's Company. HMS Dumbarton Castle is an Offshore Patrol Vessel Mark 2, built by Hall Russell Ltd of Aberdeen. She was launched on 3 June 1981 and accepted into service with the Royal Navy on 9 March 1982.
The Ships main role is the protection of the offshore assets of the United Kingdom, including our oil and gas installations and fisheries out to the 200 mile limit.Royal Navy Community Site