Allied Warships

Armed Merchant Cruisers

Prince class

3 ships


The armed merchant cruiser HMCS Prince Robert (F 56) of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Technical information

TypeArmed Merchant Cruiser
Displacement5736 BRT 
Length385 feet 
Complement31 Officers + 386 men 
Armament4 6" guns (4x1).
2 3" AA guns (2x1). 
Max speed22 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power14500 SHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Prince class


Royal Canadian Navy Royal Canadian Navy (more on Royal Canadian Navy)

HMCS Prince David (F 89)
HMCS Prince Henry (F 70)
HMCS Prince Robert (F 56)


3 Armed Merchant Cruisers of the Prince class.

See all Armed Merchant Cruiser classes.


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