Allied Warships

Minelayers

Rigel class

1 ship

Technical information

TypeMinelayer
Displacement1631 BRT 
Length67.5 m 
Complement 
Armament2 3" guns
2 .5" MG AA
150 mines 
Max speed13 knots
EnginesTriple-expansion engines, 2 shafts 
Power1400 HP 
Notes on classFormer patrol ship for the Gouvernementsmarine. 


All ships of the Rigel class


Royal Dutch Navy Royal Dutch Navy (more on Royal Dutch Navy)

HNMS Rigel Lost on 2 Mar 1942


1 Minelayer of the Rigel class. 1 of them was lost.

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