Allied Warships


Cruiser minelayers

Adventure class

1 ship


The Adventure class cruiser minelayer HMS Adventure.

Technical information

TypeCruiser minelayer
Displacement6740 BRT 
Length520 feet 
Complement395 men 
Armament4 4.7" guns (4x1)
8 2pdr AA (1x4, 4x1)
10 MG AA
280 large mines or 340 small mines 
Max speed27.75 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts 
Power40000 SHP 
Notes on classNext to the geared turbines she also had diesel-electric engines for cruising. 


All ships of the Adventure class:

Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Adventure (M 23)


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