Allied Warships

Destroyers

Admiralty Leader class

1 ship

Technical information

TypeDestroyer
Displacement1580 BRT 
Length332 feet (oa) 
Complement170 men 
Armament

5 4.7" guns (5x1)
1 3" AA gun
6 21" torpedo tubes (2x3) 

Max speed36.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power40000 HP 
Notes on class

Designed as flotilla leaders for the V & W-class destroyers. 

Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Navy ships of the Admiralty Leader class

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HMAS Stuart (D 00)


1 Destroyer of the Admiralty Leader class.

Full wartime service history on this vessel.

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