List of former Iranian naval vessels
This is a list of naval ships that were in service with the naval forces of Iran after 1885, and had been either decommissioned or lost since then.
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List of ships
Destroyer
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The destroyer Palang
- Damavand (ex-Artemiz) (1966–199?), used to be the British HMS Sluys (D60); it was sold to Iran in 1966 and retired in the early 1990s.
- Babr, used to be the American USS Zellars (DD-777) (1973–1994), it was sold to Iran in 1973 and has been non-operational since 1994.
- Palang, used to be the American USS Stormes (DD-780) (1972–199?), it was sold to Iran in 1972 and retired in the 1990s.
Sloop
- Babr (1931–1941), Sunk by HMAS Yarra on 25 August 1941 in Khorramshahr.
- Palang (1931–1941), Sunk by HMS Shoreham on 25 August 1941 in Abadan.
Frigate
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The frigate Palang
- Sahand (1971–1988): Sunk by U.S. warships and aircraft in 1988 in U.S. Operation Praying Mantis.
- Babr (1949–1969)
- Palang (1949–1966)
Corvette
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Milanian and Kahnamuie
- Milanian (1969–1982), used to be the American PF-105, In service
- Kahnamuie (1969–1982), used to be the American PF-106, In service
Motor launch
- Babolsar (1935–c.1972)
- Gorgan (1935–c.1972)
- Sefidroud (1935–c.1972)
- Azerbaijan (1935–1941)
- Gilan (1935–1941)
- Mazandaran (1935–1941)
Patrol craft
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Karkas
Submarine
- Kousseh (1978–1979)
Minelayer
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A port quarter view of the captured Iranian minelayer Iran Ajr
- Iran Ajr (1978–1987): Seized and scuttled by U.S. Navy SEALs in the 1987 U.S. Operation Prime Chance.
Minesweeper
- Shahbaz (1959–1975)
- Shahrokh (c.1959–?)
- Simorgh (1961–1981)
- Karkas (1962–?)
- Harischi (ex-Kahnamuie) (1964–?)
- Riazi (1964–?)
Missile boat
- Paykan (1978–1980): Sunk in Operation Morvarid on 29 November 1980 by Iraqi forces.
- Joshan (1978–1988): Sunk in Operation Praying Mantis on 18 April 1988 by US forces.
- Mehran (1959–c.1980): Sunk in Iran–Iraq War
Landing craft
- Qeshm (1964–?)
Training ship
- Homai (1925–1941)
- Kish (1970–?)
Tug
- Nirou
- Yadak Bar
Replenishment oiler
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Kharg
- Kharg (1984–2021) : Caught fire and sank on 2 June 2021, near Jask in the Gulf of Oman
Harbour tanker
- Hormuz
- Lengeh
Fast dispatch boat
- Tahmadou
Tender boat
- Sirry
See also
References
- Gray, Randal, ed. (1985), "Persia", Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921, Conway Maritime Press, p. 419, ISBN 978-0851772455
- Gardiner, Robert; Chesneau, Roger, eds. (1980), "Persia", Conway's All The World's Fighting Ships 1922–1946, London: Conway Maritime Press, p. 409, ISBN 0-85177-146-7
- Gardiner, Robert; Chumbley, Stephen; Budzbon, Przemysaw, eds. (1996), "Iran", Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995, Conway Maritime Press, pp. 183–188, ISBN 978-1557501325
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