Allied Warships

Sloops

Black Swan class

4 ships


The sloop HMS Erne (U 03) of the Royal Navy.

Technical information

TypeSloop
Displacement1250 BRT 
Length283 feet 
Complement180 men 
Armament

6 4" AA guns (3x2).
4 2pdr AA (1x4).
4 0.5" AA (1x4) 

Max speed19.25 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power3600 SHP 
Notes on class

This grouping includes all sloops capable of outrunning surfaced type VII and IX U-boats. Although production was limited by competing priorities for available turbine machinery, this design was favoured by experienced anti-submarine officers. The large number of U-boat kills credited to this class reflect the leadership of F J "Johnny" Walker who commanded the 36th Escort Group from Stork and later the 2nd Escort Group from Starling. 

Royal Navy Royal Navy ships of the Black Swan class

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HMS Black Swan (L 57 / U 57)
HMS Erne (U 03)
HMS Flamingo (L 18 / U 18)
HMS Ibis (U 99) Lost on 10 Nov 1942


4 Sloops of the Black Swan class. 1 of them was lost.

See all Royal Navy Sloop classes.


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