HMS DUNCAN

Type 45 Destroyer
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HMS DUNCAN
TYPE 45 DESTROYER
TODAY’S ROYAL NAVY
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a deployable maritime force; one able to conduct
decisive combat operations at sea, from the sea, on
land and in the air alongside our sister services. With
our allies and partners we will promote international
maritime security and deter threats to our peace,
prosperity and way of life.

THE SHIP
HMS DUNCAN is the last of six ‘Daring’ Class Type defeated the Dutch fleet at Camperdown on 11th
45 Destroyers. She is an anti-air warfare destroyer October 1797, securing the country from imminent
designed primarily to protect UK national and allied/ invasion. Admiral Duncan’s victory is considered one
coalition forces against all known airborne threats. of the most significant actions in naval history.
The ship is equipped to provide self-protection Ships by the name DUNCAN have been active in
and local area air defence; her advanced weapon defence of Crown and Country for over 200 years.
and sensor fit sets the benchmark standard for air The first was a 38-gun frigate commissioned in 1805,
defence destroyer capability. serving mostly in the Indian Ocean. Subsequent
HMS DUNCAN is the seventh ship in a long line DUNCANs include third and first rate ships of the line,
of warships to bear the name. She was built by a DUNCAN Class of battleship that saw extensive
BAE Surface Fleet in Govan ship yard on the river service in the First World War, and a D-Class destroyer
Clyde, and launched by Lady Marie Ibbotson, wife which was involved in numerous actions in the
of Vice Admiral Ibbotson (Ret’d) on 11th October Second World War earning 5 battle honours.
2010. After launch the ship was fitted out with its The most recent ship to bear the name was a Type
equipment in the Scotstoun shipyard and underwent 14 or Blackwood Class Frigate, commissioned on
sea trials in 2012 prior to delivery to the Fleet in 21st October 1958 which served in the ‘Cod Wars’
2013. HMS DUNCAN returned from her maiden between the United Kingdom and Iceland over
deployment in November 2015. This was the first 9 fishing rights. Also notably, in August 1960 she
month deployment to the Gulf Region for a Type 45, was an escort to HMY Britannia and in 1964 she
during which HMS DUNCAN conducted maritime fired the salute at the opening of the Forth Road
security operations with numerous coalition partners Bridge. During the early 1980s, she served as a
to help foster peace in the region and promote Harbour Training Ship at Rosyth Dockyard and was
prosperity at home. decommissioned in 1984.

HISTORY ARMAMENT
The ship is named after Admiral Lord Viscount Adam The main armament is the Sea Viper Anti-Air
Duncan (1st July 1731 – 4th August 1804) who Missile System. The system is designed to defend
against supersonic, stealthy and
highly manoeuvrable multiple targets
approaching the ship with either
seaskimming or steep-diving flight
profiles from several directions at
once. Sea Viper is able to control
several of its own missiles in the air at
any one time, each engaging separate
targets, thus preventing attackers
from swamping the task group’s air
defences.
In addition to Sea Viper, HMS DUNCAN has capable of generating 46MW of power at high
a comprehensive suite of other weapons and voltage, this flexible system can be configured in
equipment including the 4.5” Mark 8 Mod 1 gun a variety of ways to meet the different needs of
and 30mm guns (integrated with an Electro Optic the ship. Power is distributed as required between
Gun Control System) and a Multi Function Sonar. The propulsion, combat systems, weapons, sensors and
ship has the capacity to operate the Fleet Air Arm’s the domestic needs of the ship.
new Wildcat or Merlin maritime helicopters, and can
embark and accommodate a force of up to 60 Royal SHIP’S COMPANY
Marines for various operations. HMS DUNCAN has a complement of 190 which
is divided into four main departments - Warfare,
POWER Weapons Engineering, Marine Engineering, and
HMS DUNCAN utilises an integrated electrical Logistics.
propulsion system. Based around four prime movers, The accommodation provided on the Type 45
Destroyer is very different to that of older ships and
offers much better living conditions for the crew.
Most Officers have single cabins, Senior Ratings live
in either single or double-berth cabins and Junior
Ratings live in 2 or 6 berth cabins. Each shares a
central mess which has a recreational space, TV
room, and quiet room. The ship has a fully equipped
sickbay, complete with highly trained medical staff
and the capacity to deal with major emergencies such
as evacuations. A physical trainer specialist is also on
board with sports equipment and a gym to maintain
crew fitness and health. Sport and adventurous
training can also be arranged for the ship’s company.

BATTLE HONOURS
Spartivento 1940
Atlantic 1941 – 45
Mediterranean 1941
Malta Convoys 1941
Diego Suarez 1942

MOTTO
Secundis dubiisque rectus
(Upright in prosperity and peril)
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FACTS & FIGURES

2 x Type 1047 Navigational Radars
Type 45 ‘D’ Class Destroyers 1 x Type 1048 Navigational Radar
D32 HMS DARING 1 x IFF Radar
D33 HMS DAUNTLESS Active / Passive Sonar
D34 HMS DIAMOND Electronic Surveillance System
D35 HMS DRAGON
D36 HMS DEFENDER Communications
D37 HMS DUNCAN Fully Integrated Communications System (FICS)
SCOT Satellite Communications System
Dimensions
Displacement 7800 tonnes Aircraft
Length 152.4 m Up to 2x Wildcat or 1x Merlin helicopter fitted with:
Beam 21.2 m Stingray Torpedoes
Speed 27+ Knots Mk 11 Depth Charges
Range 7000 nautical miles at 17 knots Heavy Machine Guns
Complement 190
Affiliations
Weapons Sponsor: Lady Marie Ibbotson, wife of Vice-
1 x 4.5” Mk 8 Mod 1 Gun Admiral Ibbotson (Ret’d)
2 x 30mm Automated Guns Civic: Cities of Belfast and Dundee
Sea Viper Anti-Air Missile System
Company: Worshipful Company of Saddlers
NATO Seagnat Decoy Launchers
Worshipful Company of Cooks
Machine Guns
Army: The Scots Guards
Small Calibre Guns
Miscellaneous: The Mary Rose Trust
Sensors Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice
1 x Type 1045 Multi Functional Radar (MFR) Lachlan Goudie
1 x Type 1046 Long Range Radar (LRR) The City of Duncan, BC, RNA

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