River Class Collection

Fishery Protection Vessel HMS Mersey
River Class Patrol Vessel HMS Mersey of the Fishery Protection Squadron is pictured at sea near Portsmouth. HMS Mersey is the youngest of the original batch of River- class patrol vessels built for

HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Yarra / HMS Yarra, a River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, making way at speed, on the River Clyde during manufacturers trials in 1910. Yarra was built by William Denny & Bros

HMS Clyde
River Class Patrol Vessel HMS Clyde is pictured exercising at sea. HMS Clyde patrols the territorial seas and monitors the airspace around the Falkland Islands whilst conducting routine visits

HMS Severn on Exercise with the Fishery Protection Squadron
River Class patrol vessel of the Fishery Protection Squadron, HMS Severn, is pictured exercising off the coast of Cornwall

HMS Tyne Makes a Sharp Turn on Exercise with Fishery Protection Squadron Exercise
The three River-class patrol vessels of the Fishery Protection Squadron, HMS Mersey, HMS Severn and HMS Tyne (foreground) exercising off the coast of Cornwall

HMS Severn HMS Tyne and HMS Mersey on Fishery Protection Squadron Exercise
All three River Class patrol vessels of the Fishery Protection Squadron, HMS Severn, HMS Tyne and HMS Mersey are pictured exercising off the coast of Cornwall

HMS Severn at sea off the coast of Portsmouth. HMS Severn is one of the trio of Offshore Patrol Vessels ploughing the seas around the UK almost every day of the year

Fishery Patrol Vessel HMS Severn
Fishery Protection Patrol Vessel HMS Severn is pictured at speed as all three ships of the same Class operated together for a joint exercise

River Class Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Mersey
Pictured is HMS Mersey, a River Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) used mainly for Fishery Protection duties

River Class Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Severn
Pictured is HMS Severn, a River Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) used mainly for Fishery Protection duties

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

HMS Usk - a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Usk, a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer ordered under the 1901 - 1902 Naval Estimates and named after the River Usk in Wales flowing through Newport

HMS Ness - White Type River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Ness, a White Type River-class destroyer, at anchor. Ordered by the Royal Navy under the 1903 - 1904 Naval Estimates and named after the River Ness in northern Scotland

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The River-class vessels have long been a cornerstone of naval operations, serving various purposes from fishery protection to torpedo destruction. One notable member of this class is the Fishery Protection Vessel HMS Mersey, which has played a vital role in safeguarding marine resources. Joining the ranks of these formidable ships is HMS Kale, an E-class River-class destroyer that showcases the class's versatility and power. Not far behind is HMS Usk, another Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer known for its exceptional performance on the high seas. Meanwhile, HMS Ness stands tall as a White Type River-class destroyer with an impressive track record in maritime defense. Across the globe, HMAS Yarra proudly represents Australia as a reliable and efficient River-Class Torpedo Destroyer. In Trinidad, we find HMS Clyde stationed alongside her sister ship HMS Mersey. These vessels demonstrate their commitment to protecting international waters and maintaining peace across borders. Back home in England, we witness the unwavering dedication of our brave sailors aboard HMS Severn during exercises with the Fishery Protection Squadron. Their expertise ensures that our fisheries remain secure and thriving. HMS Tyne also joins forces with her counterparts on exercise, showcasing her agility by making sharp turns amidst challenging conditions. The unity displayed by these three ships - Severn, Tyne, and Mersey - exemplifies their collective strength in fulfilling their crucial mission. As we reflect on the legacy of this remarkable vessel class, it becomes evident why they are held in such high regard within naval circles worldwide. Whether it be patrolling distant oceans or safeguarding local waters like Severn does so diligently – these river giants continue to play an indispensable role in maritime security.