H.M.S. Rothesay
F.107
1968
(Albatros ALK-303)
- Class: Rothesay Modified Type 12 - 9 ASW frigates of 1954-55
- Displacement: 2,150 tons light / 2,560 tons full load
- Dimensions: 370 (oa) x 41 x 17 ft
- Machinery: 2-shaft geared steam trubines 15,000shp = 27 knots
- Armament: 2-4.5in Mk 6 DP (1x2), 2-40mm AA (2x1), 1 GWS20 Seacat SAM system
- ASW weapons: 1 Limbo Mk 10 mortar
- Helicopter: 1 Wasp (Mk 44/46 homing torpedoes)
- Complement: 200-235
- Builder: Yarrow & Co, Ltd, Scotstoun
- Keel Laid: 6 Nov 1956
- Launched: 9 Dec 1957
- Commissioned: 23 Apr 1960
- Notes: Repeat Whitby design, with internal improvements. After modification, she carried Seacat missile instead of STAAG 40mm guns and light helicopter instead of large torpedo battery. Rothesay broken up 1988.
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