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Revision as of 20:19, 19 May 2015

For other Algerine ship classes, see Algerine (disambiguation).
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Class overview
NameAlgerine
Builderslist error: <br /> list (help)
Belfast, Northern Ireland (50)
Canada (60)
Operatorslist error: <br /> list (help)
 Royal Navy
 Royal Canadian Navy
 Italian Navy
 South African Navy
 Belgian Navy
 Royal Ceylon Navy
 Royal Thai Navy
Preceded byBangor-class minesweeper
Succeeded byTon-class minesweeper
In service1942
Completed110
Active1?
Lost6
Retired109
General characteristics
TypMinesweeper
Displacementlist error: <br /> list (help)
1162 tons (reciprocating engines)
1122 tons (turbine engines)
990 tons (escort)
Length225 ft (69 m)
Beam35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Draught8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Propulsionlist error: <br /> list (help)
Geared turbines, 2 shafts; OR
Reciprocating engines, 2 shafts, 2,000 shp (1,500 kW)
Speed16.5 knots (30.6 km/h)
Complement85
Armamentlist error: <br /> list (help)
1 × QF 4-inch (101.6 mm) Mk V anti-aircraft gun
4 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
Hedgehog (Escorts only)

The Algerine-class was a class of minesweepers of the Royal Navy and the Commonwealth. 110 ships of the class were launched between 1942 and 1944 and served in World War II.

They were designed as small vessels that could serve in several roles, not just as minesweepers; in practice the desperate shortage of convoy escorts in the Battle of the Atlantic meant that they served mainly in that role; twelve Algerines of the Royal Canadian Navy consequently never had minesweeping gear fitted.

After the war, a number continued in service as patrol boats, survey ships, and training ships. Some were sold to other navies or into merchant service. At least one - HMS Pickle (commanded by Lt. Cmdr. Hallifax and, later, Lt. Cmdr, Collins) - was still engaged in minesweeping duties in British waters as late as 1955. At least one Algerine is still in service with the Royal Thai Navy: HTMS Phosampton (ex-HMS Minstrel).

Ships

Algerines sunk in action

References

  1. ^ a b "History of the SA Navy". South African Navy. Archived from the original on 23 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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