HMS Murray (F91) was a Blackwood-class (Type 14) anti-submarine frigate constructed for the Royal Navy during the 1950s. She was built by Alexander Stephen and Sons at their Govan shipyard, with her keel laid down on 30 November 1953. The vessel was launched on 25 February 1954 and completed on 5 June 1956. Designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, HMS Murray displaced approximately 1,180 long tons at standard load and up to 1,456 long tons at deep load. Her overall length measured 310 feet (94.5 meters), with a beam of 33 feet (10.1 meters) and a draught of 15 feet (4.6 meters). The ship was powered by a single English Electric geared steam turbine, which drove a single propeller shaft. Steam was generated by two Babcock & Wilcox boilers, producing 15,000 shaft horsepower, enabling HMS Murray to reach a maximum speed of 27 knots. Her operational range was about 4,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots, making her suitable for extended patrols. The armament of HMS Murray comprised three single-mounted Bofors 40 mm guns, although the mount on the quarterdeck was later removed due to heavy seas rendering it unusable. For anti-submarine operations, she was equipped with two triple-barrelled Limbo Mark 10 mortars. Her sonar suite included the Type 174 search set, Type 162 target classification set, and the Type 170 'pencil beam' targeting set, which allowed her to detect, classify, and target submarines effectively. HMS Murray featured prominently in popular culture, appearing alongside other Type 14 frigates in the 1960 Norman Wisdom film "The Bulldog Breed." Additionally, she was depicted in a 1950s coastal command training film demonstrating submarine hunting tactics, highlighting her role in maritime defense training during her service period.

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