Allied Warships

Minelayers

Adventure class

1 ship


The minelayer HMS Adventure (M 23) of the Royal Navy.

Technical information

TypeMinelayer
Displacement6740 BRT 
Length520 feet 
Complement395 men 
Armament4 4.7" guns (4x1)
8 2pdr AA (1x4, 4x1)
10 MG AA
280 large mines or 340 small mines 
Max speed27.75 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts 
Power40000 SHP 
Notes on classNext to the geared turbines she also had diesel-electric engines for cruising. 

Royal Navy Royal Navy ships of the Adventure class

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HMS Adventure (M 23)


1 Minelayer of the Adventure class.

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