Hexton M1143

Ship: HMS HEXTON
Pennant No: M1143
Laid Down: 14th October 1953
Built By: Cook, Welton & Gemmell, Beverley, North Yorkshire. Yard Number 870
Completed: 2nd November 1955
Time to Build: 25Months
Commissioned: 13th March 1955 for 108th MSS based Malta
Years Fully Operational: 3 months

Outline of Operational Career:

• 14th March 56 sailed for Malta with Kellington and Tarlton
• 24th March 56 Arrived Malta. Dockyard for repairs
• June 1956 Crew transferred to Essington
• June-December 1956 Refit Malta then Ferry Crew to UK to Reserve Fleet

Significant Events:

• 21st-23rd March 1956 Met severe gale Force 9, gusting Force 11 off Cape Bon. Severe damage to propellor shaft glands requiring prolonged dockyard assistance

Paid Off: June 1956
Disposal: December 1969 Sold to Malaysia as KD LEDANG

VILLAGE

In Hertfordshire, 6 miles West of Hitchin, adjacent to Bedfordshire on the Chiltern Hills and the prehistoric Ickneild Way.

In the middle ages the village passed into the lands of St Albans abbey. Nearby Hexton Manor dates from 15th century and was substantially altered in 1901.