
Built in 2002, Severn is a River-class offshore patrol vessel. Together with her sister ships, HMS Tyne and HMS Mersey, the Navy says the ships are able to “escort passing foreign warships, mount fishing vessel inspections and defend the UK border”.

Built in 2002, Severn is a River-class offshore patrol vessel. Together with her sister ships, HMS Tyne and HMS Mersey, the Navy says the ships are able to “escort passing foreign warships, mount fishing vessel inspections and defend the UK border”.