5004 was the 3rd of four craft built by Woodnutts, Isle of Wight and was completed 26.4.51 for HMS DAINTY, one of the "Daring" class. HMS Dainty, was built by J.S.White and launched 16th August 1950 and scrapped 1972.
Allocated to the ship on 6.7.51 and was on the vessel until 5004 placed in
Ships Reserve Portsmouth in 1958.
Selected for issue to Portland Naval base and transferred to the Port Auxiliary Service for use by the Chief Engineer in lieu of 16ft FMB 42136.
Re-engined at Portland 1960. (engine type not recorded)
Removed from Port Auxiliary Service account on 6.2.62 and then at Portsmouth
for consideration for Ministry of Education 28.5.62
19.5.67 sold to Fred Watts, Gosport well known scrap yard and boat dealer and removed from base 12.7.67
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