Allied Warships

Rescue Tugs

Brigand class

4 ships

Technical information

TypeRescue Tug
Displacement840 BRT 
Length 
Complement 
Armament1 3" AA gun.
1 20mm AA.
2 MG AA. 
Max speed15.5 knots
Power3000 HP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Brigand class


Royal Navy Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Brigand (W 83)
HMS Buccaneer (W 49) Lost on 26 Aug 1946
HMS Freebooter (W 01)
HMS Bandit (W 69)
HMS Marauder (W 98)


4 Rescue Tugs (5 names) of the Brigand class. 1 of them was lost.

See all Rescue Tug classes.


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