The sloop HMS Erne (U 03) of the Royal Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Sloop |
| Displacement | 1250 BRT |
| Length | 283 feet |
| Complement | 180 men |
| Armament | 6 4" AA guns (3x2). 4 2pdr AA (1x4). 4 0.5" AA (1x4) |
| Max speed | 19.25 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 3600 SHP |
| Notes on class | This grouping includes all sloops capable of outrunning surfaced type VII and IX U-boats. Although production was limited by competing priorities for available turbine machinery, this design was favoured by experienced anti-submarine officers. The large number of U-boat kills credited to this class reflect the leadership of F J "Johnny" Walker who commanded the 36th Escort Group from Stork and later the 2nd Escort Group from Starling. |
Royal Navy ships of the Black Swan class
To see all Black Swan class ships click here.
| HMS Black Swan (L 57 / U 57) | ||
 | HMS Erne (U 03) | |
| HMS Flamingo (L 18 / U 18) | ||
| | HMS Ibis (U 99) | Lost on 10 Nov 1942 |
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See all Royal Navy Sloop classes.
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