Allied Warships


Sloops

Black Swan class

8 ships


The Black Swan class sloop HMS Ibis. She was lost on 10 Nov 1942.

Technical information

TypeSloop
Displacement1250 BRT 
Length283 feet 
Complement180 men 
Armament

6 4" AA guns (3x2).
4 2pdr AA (1x4).
4 0.5" AA (1x4) 

Max speed19.25 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power3600 SHP 
Notes on class

This grouping includes all sloops capable of outrunning surfaced type VII and IX U-boats. Although production was limited by competing priorities for available turbine machinery, this design was favored by experienced anti-submarine officers. The large number of U-boat kills credited to this class reflect the leadership of F J "Johnny" Walker who commanded the 36th Escort Group from Stork and later the 2nd Escort Group from Starling. 


All ships of the Black Swan class:

Royal Indian Navy (more on Royal Indian Navy)

HMIS Jumna (U 21)
HMIS Sutlej (U 95)
HMIS Godavari (U 52)
HMIS Narbada (U 40)

Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Black Swan (L 57 / U 57)
HMS Erne (U 03)
HMS Flamingo (L 18 / U 18)
HMS Ibis (U 99) (lost 10 Nov 1942)

1 sloop of the Black Swan class lost.

See all Sloop classes.


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