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HMS Oakham Castle
HMS Oakham Castle
Built by Inglis, Harland & Wolff and Robey
Built by Inglis, Harland & Wolff and Robey
Launched 20 July 1944
Launched 20 July 1944
Converted to Weather Reporter in 1958 by James Lamont and Co at Glasgow
On 16th May 1958 HMS Oakham castle was renamed Weather Reporter by Lord Hurcomb, the then Chairman of the Meteorological Committee.
First voyage (#1) 22 May - 23 Jun 1958 on Station ALPHA
Departed (presumably from Greenock) 2209Z
First observation 15Z 23 May at 55.2N 6.9W
Last voyage (#145) 11 Apr - 10 May 1977 on Station Lima
Moored 0623Z 10 May
Last observation 15Z 9 May at 55.2N 5.6W
Reporter during her sea trials in 1958
© James HallReporter during her sea trials in 1958
Reporter on trials
© Harry PaulReporter on trials
Alongside the ex Flower Class Corvette Weather Observer
© James PottingerAlongside the ex Flower Class Corvette Weather Observer
© James Pottinger
© Sea Breezes Magazine
Weather Reporter at station India
© R. BrassWeather Reporter at station India
Drawing of Reporter
© Mike HatchDrawing of Reporter
Weather Reporter 1958
© Alan DouglasWeather Reporter 1958
© Crown copyright 2010, the Met Office
Alongside with Weather Adviser
© Charlie McCurdyAlongside with Weather Adviser
Alongside with Weather Adviser
© Charlie McCurdyAlongside with Weather Adviser
© Derek Ogle
© Derek Ogle
Reporter in James Watt Dock 1962 with Adviser in background.
© G.A. TunnellReporter in James Watt Dock 1962 with Adviser in background.
Leaving Station Alpha 1965
© William MacLennanLeaving Station Alpha 1965
© Sea Breezes Magazine
© Dave Offiler
© Dave Offiler
© 2010 Mik Cass
Alongside with Weather Adviser in 1966
© William K WorkAlongside with Weather Adviser in 1966
© Paul Cope
Alongside with Weather Adviser
© Paul CopeAlongside with Weather Adviser
Reporter taken from Surveyor about 1964
© Bill HowardReporter taken from Surveyor about 1964
Reporter relieving Monitor at station India in 1972
© Tom KeayReporter relieving Monitor at station India in 1972
In Greenock in 1974
© Trevor Pearce-JonesIn Greenock in 1974
Reporter in 1974
© Derek OgleReporter in 1974
Reporter, taken in 1974
© Gordon RamsayReporter, taken in 1974
Reporter in 1976
© Derek OgleReporter in 1976
© Mark Piacentini
Taken 17 Aug 1977 with Admiral Beaufort berthed outboard
© Tom CarreyetteTaken 17 Aug 1977 with Admiral Beaufort berthed outboard
Being broken for scrap in Middlesborough Nov 1977
© ChadBeing broken for scrap in Middlesborough Nov 1977
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