Allied Warships

Rescue Tugs

Brigand class

4 ships

Technical information

TypeRescue Tug
Displacement840 BRT 
Length 
Complement 
Armament1 3" AA gun.
1 20mm AA.
2 MG AA. 
Max speed15.5 knots
Power3000 HP 
Notes on class 

Royal Navy Royal Navy ships of the Brigand class

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HMS Brigand (W 83)
HMS Buccaneer (W 49) Lost on 26 Aug 1946
HMS Freebooter (W 01)
HMS Bandit (W 69)
HMS Marauder (W 98)


4 Rescue Tugs (5 names) of the Brigand class. 1 of them was lost.

See all Royal Navy Rescue Tug classes.


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