Allied Warships


Sloops

Folkestone class

5 ships


The Folkestone class sloop HMS Folkestone.

Technical information

TypeSloop
Displacement1045 BRT 
Length250 feet 
Complement100 men 
Armament

2 4" guns (2x1).
4.5" AA guns (1x4). 

Max speed16 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shaft 
Power2000 SHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Folkestone class:

Royal Indian Navy (more on Royal Indian Navy)

HMIS Hindustan (L 80 / U 80)

Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Folkestone (L 22 / U 22)
HMS Hastings (L 27 / U 27)
HMS Penzance (L 28) (lost 24 Aug 1940)
HMS Scarborough (L 25 / U 25)

1 sloop of the Folkestone class lost.

See all Sloop classes.


Folkestone class ships hit by U-boats (1)

24 Aug 1940HMS PenzanceSunkU-37

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