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Algerine Class (1942) MS Specification 

Crew :

85. To Algerine Class (1942) MS Ships :
Displacement : 990 tons (as fitted for escort);
1,122 tons (turbine engine);
1,162 tons (reciprocating engine).

Dimensions :

225ft x 35ft 6in x 8ft 6in;
(68.9m x 10.8m x 2.6m).
Range : ?
Armament : 1 x 4in or (1 x hedgehog for escort), 4 x 20mm guns;
As escort, 92 x depth charges;
As minesweeper;
Oropesa sweep for moored mines;
LL sweep for for magnetic mines;
SA gear for acoustic mines.
Power plant : 2 shaft; geared steam turbines or reciprocating engine.

Max Speed :

16.5kts.
This page last edited - 19 June, 2012.

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