The B class destroyer HMS Boadicea. She was lost on 13 Jun 1944.
Technical information
| Type | Destroyer |
| Displacement | 1360 BRT |
| Length | 323 feet (oa) |
| Complement | 138 men |
| Armament | 4 4.7" guns (4x1) 2 2pdr AA (2x1) 8 21" torpedo tubes (2x4) |
| Max speed | 35.25 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 34000 HP |
| Notes on class | The specifications as listed above are for the 'normal' B-class destroyers. HMS Keith was fitted as flotilla leader and had some different specifications; Displacement: 1400 BRT Complement: 175 men. HMS Keith was a smaller leader, she did not have an extra 4.7" gun as did HMS Codrington the leader of the A-class destroyers. The regular B-class destroyers were repeat A-class destroyers with only minor modifications. |
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Flotilla leader
5 destroyers of the B class lost. See all Destroyer classes. |
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