60341: HMS Albrighton

HMS Albrighton was built by John Brown Shipbuilding & Engineering Company Ltd, Clydebank, Scotland and launched on 11 October, 1941. Sold to West German Navy on 14 May 1959 where she served as the frigate Raule F 217. Sold for scrap to Eisen & Metall in 1969.

The ships bell is reported as displayed at the Albrighton Parish Church, Shropshire.

• Displacement: 904 tons.
• Dimensions: 272½ x 28¼ x 7¾ feet.
• Armament: Four 4 inch AA, 8 smaller.
• Machinery: Parsons geared turnbines.