Role
HMS Ranger(P293) is one of 16 Archer-class patrol vessels assigned to the Coastal Forces Squadron, providing maritime security and operations within Europe’s coastal waters.
HMS Ranger (P293)
HMS Ranger (P293) is one of 16 Archer-class patrol vessels assigned to the Coastal Forces Squadron, providing maritime security and operations within Europe’s coastal waters.
Unit history
1747
The First Ranger
The first Ranger was a 6th Rate frigate, originally the French privateer, Deux Couronnes, which was captured by HMS Gloucester. She was seized 5 May 1747 and sold 29 May 1749.
1895
Beatty’s first command
HMS Ranger was an Opossum-class destroyer (320 tons) in World War I, notably providing the first command for future Admiral of the Fleet, David Beatty.
1987
Current HMS Ranger
The current HMS Ranger was built in Shoreham in 1987 and was originally allocated to the Ulster Division RNR for Junior Officer training. In 1991 she went to form part of the Gibraltar Squadron and returned to the UK in 2004 to be allocated to Sussex URNU.
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