SMITH'S DOCK COMPANY LTD., SOUTH BANK
| Name | SURPRISE (K436) launched as GERRANS BAY, laid down as LOCH CARRON |
| Type | Corvette, 'Bay' class - completed as a Despatch Vessel for C-in-C Mediterranean |
| Yard Number | 1132 |
| Launched | 14/03/1945 |
| Completed | 09/1946 |
| Off. Number | |
| Engine builder | Shipbuilder |
| Engine type | T. 4cyl., twin screws |
| GRT | |
| Length (feet) | 307.3 |
| Beam (feet) | 38.5 |
| First owner | The Admiralty |
| History | 15/06/1953 acted as 'Royal Yacht' at the Coronation Naval Review at Spithead |
| 1961 reclassed as a frigate | |
| Fate | 07/1965 broken up at Bo'ness |
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