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River Class Destroyer Escort Models

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The River class was a class of six destroyer escorts (originally designated anti-submarine frigates) operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Plans to acquire four vessels, based on the British Type 12M (or Rothesay class) frigate, began in the 1950s. The first two vessels had some slight modifications to the design, while the next two underwent further changes. Two more ships were ordered in 1964, following the Melbourne-Voyager collision; these were based on the Type 12I (or Leander class) frigate.

By the 1990s, all six ships had left service. Two were sunk as part of tests, and a third was scuttled as an artificial reef, while the other three ships were scrapped.

 

   Type 12I and Type 12M

 NameBuilderLaunchedCommissionedDecommissionedStatus
ParramattaCockatoo Island, Sydney31 January 195914 July 196111 November 1991Broken up at Karachi, 1991
YarraWilliamstown Naval Dockyard, Melbourne30 September 195827 July 196122 November 1985Broken up at Alang, 1985
StuartCockatoo Island, Sydney8 April 196128 June 196326 July 1991Broken up at Alang, 1992
DerwentWilliamstown Naval Dockyard, Melbourne17 April 196130 April 19648 August 1994Scuttled as artificial reef, 21 December 1994
SwanWilliamstown Naval Dockyard, Melbourne16 December 196720 January 197013 September 1996Scuttled as artificial reef, 14 December 1997
TorrensCockatoo Island, Sydney28 September 196819 January 197111 September 1998Sunk as test target, 14 June 1999

 

We offer our RAN River Class Destroyer Escort Models in several popular size/scale offerings for easy ordering and selection.  However, if you would like your model made in a size other than those sizes listed, please contact us with your request. Custom orders are our specialty!

Our Destroyer Escort models are made-to-order, meaning that we do not stock any pre-made models.  Only when a customer tells us the size and/or scale desired do we build the model. Each model is exquisitely crafted by our master model builders and comes fully assembled with a solid hull - hand carved from kiln-dried mahogany.  Other parts are made from a variety of woods, putty, resin and metals. Every model includes pedestals, mounted on a polished mahogany base board.  Options include keel block mounting, waterline models, nameplates, ships seals and ribbons, and weathering paint schemes.

The model build time is generally 16 weeks from receipt of the order and deposit. The normal procedure is a 50% deposit with the commissioning, with the balance due prior to shipping.  Note that prior to shipping, we take a series of photos of the model and send them to you for final review and approval – so you know exactly what your model will look like and allow for any necessary modifications. Once you have approved your model, we’ll collect the final balance and she will be shipped in a robust shipping crate and insured for your protection.

We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: In the unlikely event you are not completely satisfied with your model and wish to return it, notify us within 7 days of the model delivery and we will issue a refund or exchange.

FREE SHIPPING in the USA - Note that our model prices include shipping and insurance within the USA.

Shipping costs outside the USA will depend on the model size ordered and shipping destination. You will be responsible for any applicable taxes or duties, based on the commercial invoice value for the model.

Add a museum-like touch to your model display - Consider our protective display case option. Keep fingers and dust away - forever!  Please visit our Display Case page to see our selection.
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