Allied Warships

Boom Defence Vessels

Bar class

3 ships

Technical information

TypeBoom Defence Vessel
Displacement730 BRT 
Length174 feet 
Complement 
Armament1 3" AA gun. 
Max speed12 knots
Notes on class 


All ships of the Bar class


Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Navy (more on Royal Australian Navy)

HMAS Kangaroo (Z 80)
HMAS Karangi (Z 216)
HMAS Koala (Z 69)


3 Boom Defence Vessels of the Bar class.

See all Boom Defence Vessel classes.


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