
The Algerine class minesweeper HMS Squirrel. She was lost on 24 Jul 1945.
Technical information
| Type | Minesweeper |
| Displacement | 850 BRT |
| Length | 225 feet |
| Complement | 85 men |
| Armament | 1 4" AA gun 4 20mm guns (4x1) |
| Max speed | 16.5 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts / Reciprocating (V.T.E.) engines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 2000 SHP / 2000 IHP |
| Notes on class | The Royal Canadian Navy ships of this class had no minesweeping gear fitted due to the fact that they served as convoy escorts during the war. |
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Algerine class ships hit by U-boats (1) | |||
| 22 Aug 1944 | HMS Rattler | Sunk | U-480 |
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