The Admiralty Modified W class destroyer HMS Venomous.
Technical information
| Type | Destroyer |
| Displacement | 1188 BRT |
| Length | 312 feet (oa) |
| Complement | 134 men |
| Armament | Original design; 4 4.7" guns (4x1) 2 2pdr AA (2x1) 6 21" torpedo tubes (2x3) Short range escort; 3 4.7" guns (3x1) 1 3" AA gun 2 2pdr AA (2x1) 3 21" torpedo tubes (1x3) Long range escort; 2 4.7" guns (2x1) 1 3" AA gun 2 2pdr AA (2x1) 1 Hedgehog |
| Max speed | 34 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 27000 HP |
| Notes on class | These ships were very similar to the earlier Admiralty V & W-class. They were armed with more powerful 4.7" guns instead of 4" guns. |
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Long range escort
Short range escort
2 destroyers of the Admiralty Modified W class lost. See all Destroyer classes. |
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