The sloop HMS Penzance of the Royal Navy. She was lost on 24 Aug 1940.
Technical information
| Type | Sloop |
| Displacement | 1045 BRT |
| Length | 250 feet |
| Complement | 100 men |
| Armament | 2 4" guns (2x1). 4.5" AA guns (1x4). |
| Max speed | 16 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shaft |
| Power | 2000 SHP |
| Notes on class |
All ships of the Folkestone class
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 | HMIS Hindustan (L 80 / U 80) | |
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| | HMS Folkestone (L 22 / U 22) | |
| HMS Hastings (L 27 / U 27) | ||
| | HMS Penzance (L 28) | Lost on 24 Aug 1940 |
| HMS Scarborough (L 25 / U 25) | ||
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Folkestone class ships hit by U-boats (1) | |||
| 24 Aug 1940 | HMS Penzance | Sunk | U-37 |