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| Name = ''Peacock'' class
|Builders=[[Hall, Russell & Company]]. [[Aberdeen]]
| Builders = [[Hall, Russell & Company]], [[Aberdeen]]
|Operators={{PHI}} and {{flagicon|Ireland}} [[Ireland]]
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|Class before=[[Castle class patrol vessel|Castle class]]
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|Class after=[[Falklands Islands Class]]
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|Total ships active=5 (None in RN Service)<br />[[Philippine Navy]]: [[BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35)|HMS ''Peacock'']] (P239)<br />[[BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS-36)|HMS ''Plover'']] (P240)<br />[[HMS Starling]] (P241)<br />[[Irish Navy]]: [[LÉ Ciara (P42)|HMS ''Swallow'']] (P242)<br />[[LÉ Orla (P41)|HMS ''Swift'']] (P243)
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2 x Rh202 Rheinmetall 20mm cannon only on Irish vessels
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The '''Peacock Class''' is a class of patrol [[corvette]] built for the [[Royal Navy]]. Only five were constructed, and by 1997 all had been sold to the [[Irish Naval Service]] or the [[Philippine Navy]].
The '''''Peacock'' class''' is a class of patrol [[corvette]] built for the [[Royal Navy]]. Five were constructed, and by 1997 all had been sold to the [[Irish Naval Service]] or the [[Philippine Navy]].


==Original use==
==Original use==
The five ships of this class were originally part of the Hong Kong Squadron of the [[Royal Navy]]. The ships were built by Hall Russell in the [[United Kingdom]] and were commissioned into Royal Navy service in 1983 and 1984. They were specifically built for service in [[Hong Kong]] with the [[HMS Tamar (shore station)|6th Patrol Craft Squadron]]; for work in tropical climates they were fully air conditioned and were capable of remaining at sea during [[typhoons]]. As well as ‘flying the flag’ and providing a constant naval presence in region, they could undertake a number of different roles including Seamanship, Navigation and Gunnery training and Search-and-Rescue duties for which they had facilities to carry divers (including a decompression chamber) and equipment to recover vessels and aircraft. They also worked with the Marine Department of the [[Hong Kong Police]] and with Customs & Excise to decrease the constant flow of illegal immigrants, narcotics and electronic equipment into the colony. For these roles each vessel could carry two Avon Searider SR5M [[Rigid-hulled inflatable boat]]s and a small detachment of [[Royal Marines]].<ref>''Royal Navy Postwar. [http://web.archive.org/web/20061212183300/http://www.btinternet.com/~warship/Postwar/Patrol/index.htm Peacock Class Offshore Patrol Vessels].{{dead link|date=November 2012|bot=Legobot}}</ref>
The five ships of this class were originally part of the Hong Kong Squadron of the [[Royal Navy]].<ref name="final patrol">{{cite book |title=Peacocks unite for final patrol |url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/royal-navy-responsive/images/navynews/archivepdfs/1990s/1997/navy-news-august-1997-issue-517.pdf |accessdate=23 August 2024 |publisher=[[Navy News]] |page=19 |date=August 1997 |archive-date=3 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203172018/https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/royal-navy-responsive/images/navynews/archivepdfs/1990s/1997/navy-news-august-1997-issue-517.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> The ships were built by [[Hall, Russell & Company]] of [[Aberdeen]] in the United Kingdom and were [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] into Royal Navy service between 1983 and 1985. They were specifically built for service in [[History of Hong Kong#Modern Hong Kong under British rule (1950s–1997)|Hong Kong]] with the [[HMS Tamar (shore station)|6th Patrol Craft Squadron]]; for work in tropical climates they were fully air conditioned and were capable of remaining at sea during [[typhoons]]. As well as ‘flying the flag’ and providing a constant naval presence in region, they could undertake a number of different roles including Seamanship, Navigation and Gunnery training and Search-and-Rescue duties for which they had facilities to carry divers (including a decompression chamber) and equipment to recover vessels and aircraft. They also worked with the Marine Department of the [[Royal Hong Kong Police Force]] and with Customs & Excise to decrease the constant flow of illegal immigrants, narcotics and electronic equipment into the colony. For these roles each vessel could carry two Avon Searider SR5M [[rigid-hulled inflatable boat]]s and a small detachment of [[Royal Marines]].<ref>''Royal Navy Postwar''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20061212183300/http://www.btinternet.com/~warship/Postwar/Patrol/index.htm Peacock Class Offshore Patrol Vessels].</ref>


==Philippine Navy==
==Philippine Navy==
[[BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35)|HMS ''Peacock'']] (P239), [[BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS-36)|HMS ''Plover'']] (P240), and [[BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37)|HMS ''Starling'']] (P241) were sold to the [[Philippines]] and were officially turned over to the [[Philippine Navy]] on 1 August 1997 after Hong Kong was returned to [[China]]. In Philippine service they are designated [[Jacinto class corvette|''Jacinto'' class corvettes]], and have been considerably 'up-gunned' with a 25mm [[M242 Bushmaster]] and two [[Oerlikon 20mm cannon|20mm Oerlikon guns]].
[[BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35)|HMS ''Peacock'']] (P239), [[BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS-36)|HMS ''Plover'']] (P240), and [[BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37)|HMS ''Starling'']] (P241) were sold to the Philippines and were officially turned over to the [[Philippine Navy]] on 1 August 1997 after [[Handover of Hong Kong|Hong Kong was returned to China]]. In Philippine service they are designated {{sclass|Emilio Jacinto|corvette|1}}s, and have been considerably 'up-gunned' with a 25&nbsp;mm [[M242 Bushmaster]] and two [[Oerlikon 20mm cannon|20 mm Oerlikon guns]].


The Philippine Navy undertook several phases of upgrades on the three corvettes, with the first one completed in 2005 replacing the old radar and navigation systems. The second upgrade involved the improvements on its marine engineering systems, and a third upgrade included the improvement of combat systems.<ref name=MDJCPV032016>{{cite web |url=http://maxdefense.blogspot.com/2016/03/propmech-and-saab-wins-jacinto-class.html |title=Propmech and Saab Wins Philippine Navy's Jacinto-class Patrol Vessel Upgrade Phase 3B Project |author=Montero, Max |publisher=MaxDefense Philippines |date=14 March 2016 |accessdate=21 October 2018}}</ref><ref name=MDJCPV102015>{{cite web |url=http://maxdefense.blogspot.com/2015/10/updates-on-sensors-fire-control-system.html |title=Updates on the Sensors, Fire Control System, and Weapon Systems Upgrade of the Philippine Navy's Jacinto-class Vessels |author=Montero, Max |publisher=MaxDefense Philippines |date=21 October 2015 |accessdate=21 October 2018}}</ref>
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==Irish Navy==
The[[LÉ Ciara (P42)|HMS ''Swallow'']] (P242) and the[[LÉ Orla (P41)|HMS ''Swift'']] (P243) were both sold to the [[Irish Naval Service]] in 1988.


==Irish Naval Service==
The [[LÉ Orla (P41)]] was delivered in 1985 by [[Hall, Russell & Company]]<ref>[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm198889/cmhansrd/1989-10-23/Writtens-9.html House of Commons Hansard Debates for 23 Oct 1989<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> as '''HMS ''Swift'' (P243)'''.
[[File:Chatham Navy Days 2002, St Mary's Island. - geograph.org.uk - 170875.jpg|thumb|left|LÉ ''Ciara'' moored at [[St Mary's Island, Medway|St Mary's Island]] in [[Chatham, Kent|Chatham]] in 2002]]
The ship is named after [[Orla (name)#Brian Boru|Orla]], a grand niece (great niece) of [[Brian Boru]]. She was murdered by her husband around 1090.<ref name="orlapage">[http://www.military.ie/naval/flotilla/p41/orla.htm Irish Naval Service the LÉ ''Orla'' webpage]</ref> The crest shows the arms of Clare on the top segment and a sword and royal collar on the base.<ref name="orlapage" />
[[LÉ Ciara (P42)|HMS ''Swallow'']] (P242) and [[LÉ Orla (P41)|HMS ''Swift'']] (P243) were both sold to the [[Irish Naval Service]] in 1988. They were respectively renamed as {{ship|LÉ|Ciara|P42|6}} (P42) and {{ship|LÉ|Orla|P41|6}} (P41), and were commissioned under their current names by the [[Taoiseach]] [[Charles Haughey]] on 16 January 1989.


The two ships take their names from traditional Irish mythology: [[Órla (name)#Brian Boru|Órla]], a grand niece (great niece) of [[Brian Boru]], the 11th-century [[High King of Ireland]].;<ref name="orlapage">[http://www.military.ie/naval/flotilla/p41/orla.htm Irish Naval Service the LÉ ''Órla'' webpage] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016014349/http://www.military.ie/naval/flotilla/p41/orla.htm |date=16 October 2007 }}</ref> and [[Saint Cera|Ciara]], a saint born in [[County Tipperary|Tipperary]] around the year 611 AD. They replaced the three {{sclass2|Ton|minesweeper|1}}s, the last of which the Irish Navy had recently retired before the delivery of the ''Peacock'' class.
The[[LÉ Ciara (P42)]] was delivered in 1984 by [[Hall, Russell & Company]] as '''HMS ''Swallow'' (P242)'''.<ref>[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm198889/cmhansrd/1989-10-23/Writtens-9.html House of Commons Hansard Debates for 23 Oct 1989<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> She passed to the Irish Naval Service in 1988 and was commissioned under her current name by the then [[Taoiseach]] Mr C. J. Haughey on 16 January 1989.

This ship takes her name from a [[Tipperary]] saint born around the year AD611 who, after taking religious vows in her teens, founded a convent in [[Kilkeary]], near [[Nenagh]]. The ship's coat-of-arms depict three golden chalices which represent the three ancient [[diocese]]s among which Tipperary was divided. Also featured is a [[Celtic cross]] as a representation of the North Cross at Athenny, County Tipperary. The coat of arms incorporates the Tipperary colours of Blue and Yellow as well as the background or field colours of the Tipperary Arms which is Ermine - white with a pattern of black arrowhead shaped points.
The two ships were decommissioned on 8 July 2022 <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/one-third-of-naval-service-fleet-to-be-decommissioned-1.4838532 | title=One-third of Naval Service fleet to be decommissioned | newspaper=[[The Irish Times]] }}</ref> and are due to be replaced by ex-HMNZS [[Lake-class inshore patrol vessel]]s, ex ''Rotoiti'' and ''Pukaki'' IPV in 2023.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.naval-technology.com/news/new-zealand-defence-force-babcock-decomissioned-vessels-sold-irealnd/ | title=New Zealand sells two retired vessels to Ireland | date=15 March 2022 }}</ref> They are planned to be scrapped by the Irish Department of Defense rather than sold to another country like the Philippine Navy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MacSweeney |first=Tom |date=February 1, 2023 |title=Naval Vessels to be Scrapped Rather Than Sold? |url=https://afloat.ie/port-news/navy/item/57713-naval-vessels-to-be-scrapped-rather-than-sold |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230325084748/https://afloat.ie/port-news/navy/item/57713-naval-vessels-to-be-scrapped-rather-than-sold |archive-date=March 25, 2023 |access-date=March 25, 2023 |website=Afloat}}</ref>


==Operators==
==Operators==
*{{flagicon|Ireland}} [[Irish Navy]]
*{{flagicon|Ireland}} [[Irish Navy]] (ex-RN 1988–2022)
*{{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Philippine Navy]]
*{{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Philippine Navy]] (ex-RN 1997–)
*{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Royal Navy]] (former)
*{{flagicon|United Kingdom|naval}} [[Royal Navy]] (former 1982–1997)

== See also ==
* [[Emilio Jacinto-class corvette]]
* [[Osprey 55-class gunboat]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
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BRP Artemio Ricarte (ex-HMS Starling)
Class overview
NamePeacock class
BuildersHall, Russell & Company, Aberdeen
Operators
Preceded byCastle class
Succeeded by
SubclassesJacinto class
In commission1982 - present
Completed5
Active
General characteristics
TypeCorvette
Displacement712 tons full load
Length62.6 m (205 ft 5 in)
Beam10 m (32 ft 10 in)
Draught2.72 m (8 ft 11 in)
Propulsion2 diesels, 2 shafts, 14,188 bhp (10,580 kW)
Speed25 kn (46 km/h; 29 mph) sustained max speed
Complement30 - 40
Armament

The Peacock class is a class of patrol corvette built for the Royal Navy. Five were constructed, and by 1997 all had been sold to the Irish Naval Service or the Philippine Navy.

Original use

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The five ships of this class were originally part of the Hong Kong Squadron of the Royal Navy.[1] The ships were built by Hall, Russell & Company of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom and were commissioned into Royal Navy service between 1983 and 1985. They were specifically built for service in Hong Kong with the 6th Patrol Craft Squadron; for work in tropical climates they were fully air conditioned and were capable of remaining at sea during typhoons. As well as ‘flying the flag’ and providing a constant naval presence in region, they could undertake a number of different roles including Seamanship, Navigation and Gunnery training and Search-and-Rescue duties for which they had facilities to carry divers (including a decompression chamber) and equipment to recover vessels and aircraft. They also worked with the Marine Department of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force and with Customs & Excise to decrease the constant flow of illegal immigrants, narcotics and electronic equipment into the colony. For these roles each vessel could carry two Avon Searider SR5M rigid-hulled inflatable boats and a small detachment of Royal Marines.[2]

Philippine Navy

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HMS Peacock (P239), HMS Plover (P240), and HMS Starling (P241) were sold to the Philippines and were officially turned over to the Philippine Navy on 1 August 1997 after Hong Kong was returned to China. In Philippine service they are designated Emilio Jacinto-class corvettes, and have been considerably 'up-gunned' with a 25 mm M242 Bushmaster and two 20 mm Oerlikon guns.

The Philippine Navy undertook several phases of upgrades on the three corvettes, with the first one completed in 2005 replacing the old radar and navigation systems. The second upgrade involved the improvements on its marine engineering systems, and a third upgrade included the improvement of combat systems.[3][4]

Irish Naval Service

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LÉ Ciara moored at St Mary's Island in Chatham in 2002

HMS Swallow (P242) and HMS Swift (P243) were both sold to the Irish Naval Service in 1988. They were respectively renamed as LÉ Ciara (P42) and LÉ Orla (P41), and were commissioned under their current names by the Taoiseach Charles Haughey on 16 January 1989.

The two ships take their names from traditional Irish mythology: Órla, a grand niece (great niece) of Brian Boru, the 11th-century High King of Ireland.;[5] and Ciara, a saint born in Tipperary around the year 611 AD. They replaced the three Ton-class minesweepers, the last of which the Irish Navy had recently retired before the delivery of the Peacock class.

The two ships were decommissioned on 8 July 2022 [6] and are due to be replaced by ex-HMNZS Lake-class inshore patrol vessels, ex Rotoiti and Pukaki IPV in 2023.[7] They are planned to be scrapped by the Irish Department of Defense rather than sold to another country like the Philippine Navy.[8]

Operators

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Peacocks unite for final patrol (PDF). Navy News. August 1997. p. 19. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  2. ^ Royal Navy Postwar. Peacock Class Offshore Patrol Vessels.
  3. ^ Montero, Max (14 March 2016). "Propmech and Saab Wins Philippine Navy's Jacinto-class Patrol Vessel Upgrade Phase 3B Project". MaxDefense Philippines. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  4. ^ Montero, Max (21 October 2015). "Updates on the Sensors, Fire Control System, and Weapon Systems Upgrade of the Philippine Navy's Jacinto-class Vessels". MaxDefense Philippines. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  5. ^ Irish Naval Service the LÉ Órla webpage Archived 16 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "One-third of Naval Service fleet to be decommissioned". The Irish Times.
  7. ^ "New Zealand sells two retired vessels to Ireland". 15 March 2022.
  8. ^ MacSweeney, Tom (1 February 2023). "Naval Vessels to be Scrapped Rather Than Sold?". Afloat. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
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