Loyal-class fleet tenders

Loyal Helper
The Loyal-class fleet tenders were purpose built in the late seventies by Richard Dunston[16][5] of Thorn, South Yorkshire, as training vessels for the RNXS, they were based on a proven MOD/RMAS design for supply tenders. In the RNXS version the hold was converted at the build stage[5] for extra accommodation for RNXS crew. They had interior hatches down into the converted holds, now fitted with bunks and living quarters. Externally, they are very similar to the Clovelly-class supply fleet tenders.

Name Pennant number Notes
Loyal Helper A157 Transferred to RMAS

Supporter A158 Disposition unknown
Loyal Watcher A159 Transferred to the Royal Navy and commissioned as HMS Loyal Watcher, allocated to Cambridge URNU. Decommissioned 1998.
Loyal Volunteer[4][a]
A160 Sold and renamed PENELOPE III [17]

Loyal Mediator A161 Diving support vessel
Loyal Moderator A220 Disposition unknown
Loyal Factor A382 Transferred to HMS Vigilant
Loyal Governor A510 Transferred to RMAS as RMAS Alert