Allied Warships

Minesweepers

Elan class

15 ships

Technical information

TypeMinesweeper
Displacement630 BRT 
Length78 metres 
Complement4 officers + 99 men 
Armament1 3.9" gun.
8 13 mm AA (2x2, 4x1). 
Max speed20 knots
EnginesDiesels, 2 shaft 
Power4000 BHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Elan class


French Navy French Navy (more on French Navy)

Commandant Bory
Commandant Delage
Commandant Duboc
Commandant Riviere
Elan
Gazelle
L'Impetueuse
La Batailleuse
La Boudeuse
La Capricieuse
La Curieuse
La Gracieuse
La Moqueuse
Commandant Dominé


Royal Navy Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS La Capricieuse


15 Minesweepers of the Elan class.

See all Minesweeper classes.


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