Allied Warships

Motor Gun Boats

Camper&Nicholson-type class

9 ships

Technical information

TypeMotor Gun Boat
Displacement95 BRT 
Length117 feet (oa) 
Complement21 men 
Armament

1 2pdr
4 .5" AA machine guns (2x2)
4 .303" AA machine guns (2x2)

 
Max speed32 knots
EnginesDiesel engines, 3 shafts 
Power3000 BHP 
Notes on classMGB 501 was built as prototype. 


All ships of the Camper&Nicholson-type class


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HMS MGB 501 (MGB 501) Lost on 27 Jul 1942
HMS MGB 502 (MGB 502)
HMS MGB 503 (MGB 503)
HMS MGB 504 (MGB 504)
HMS MGB 505 (MGB 505)
HMS MGB 506 (MGB 506)
HMS MGB 507 (MGB 507)
HMS MGB 508 (MGB 508)
HMS MGB 509 (MGB 509)


9 Motor Gun Boats of the Camper&Nicholson-type class. 1 of them was lost.

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