The escort destroyer HMS Brissenden (L 79) of the Royal Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Escort destroyer |
| Displacement | 1175 BRT |
| Length | 90.2 m |
| Complement | 170 men |
| Armament | 6 4" AA guns (3x2) 4 2pdr AA (1x4) 6 20mm AA (2x2, 2x1) 3 21" torpedo tubes (1x3) |
| Max speed | 27 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 19000 HP |
| Notes on class | Thornycroft variant of the Hunt-class design. |
All ships of the Hunt (Type IV) class
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| HMS Brecon (L 76) | ||
 | HMS Brissenden (L 79) | |
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Royal Navy (more on See all Escort destroyer classes.
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