Allied Warships

Destroyer Depot Ships

Hecla class

2 ships


The destroyer depot ship HMS Hecla (i) (F 20) of the Royal Navy. She was lost on 12 Nov 1942.

Technical information

TypeDestroyer Depot Ship
Displacement10850 BRT 
Length189 metres 
Complement818 men 
Armament8 4.5" DP guns (4x2)
8 2pdr AA (2x4). 
Max speed17 knots
EnginesGeared turbines 
Power7500 SHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Hecla class


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HMS Tyne (F 24)
HMS Hecla (i) (F 20) Lost on 12 Nov 1942


2 Destroyer Depot Ships of the Hecla class. 1 of them was lost.

See all Destroyer Depot Ship classes.


Hecla class ships hit by U-boats (1)

12 Nov 1942HMS Hecla (i)SunkU-515

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