United Canadian, Australian and New Zealand (CANZAC) Coastal forces Tech Tree

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United Canadian, Australian and New Zealand (CANZAC) Coastal forces Tech Tree

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Hello everyone! This tree wouldn’t have been made without the great help of @GTP_Paulie-psn and @StormRyder13, so send thanks their way if you must.

Why should Canada, Australia and New Zealand be included together?

Canada, Australia and New Zealand share a large portion of traditions and structures formed from their shared Imperial background, and as such they have a shared culture, language, and seagoing traditions. Not only have they shared the same Monarch for decades, they have fought alongside each other as allies in many conflicts, from the Second Boer War to the modern day.

Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have not only worked together in Imperial times, they continue to work extremely closely to this day, for example, New Zealand’s current frigates, the ANZAC-class, which were designed and procured by both Australia and New Zealand, had their FSU (Frigate Support Upgrade) mid-life refit inside of a Canadian yard, with a Canadian designed combat management system.

History of the RCN, RAN and RNZN

Australia first began its navy in the 1880s, as although officially a component within the Royal navy, the many independent Australian States had both tactical and procurement control, meaning they could buy whatever vessels they wanted, and could use them however they pleased (in times of peace).

By 1901, with the combination of the multiple colonial navies into a single structure, named the Commonwealth Naval Forces (CNF), joining the various stately navies under one banner and operational goal, and just like the navies it replaced, the CNF could be form a fleet unit within the Royal Navy, and within Admiralty control during times of War, but Australian control in times of peace. In 1911 they were granted ‘Royal’ status by King George V, becoming the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), and gained true independence in both times of peace and war.

New Zealand similarly had ideas for local defence, and by 1913 they had reached and agreement with the Admiralty, under the Naval defence act 1913. Such that a ‘New Zealand division’ within the Royal Navy itself was created, with vessels to be manned by and paid for by New Zealand. This remained so until the 1st of October 1941, when the Division was renamed to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) in recognition that the force was mostly self-sufficient and independent by that time. However tactical operations and procurement was actually controlled by the New Zealand Naval Board by ~ 1935, with the 1941 Royal status really just being a change of name.

Canada also began its own naval ambitions in the 1880s, with the Canadian Government enacting the Department of Marine and Fisheries, as to protect local fisheries. Eventually this would encompass all Naval activity, not just fisheries. By 1909 the Naval Service Act was established, creating the Naval Services of Canada, which just like the Australian CNF, would be independent operationally in times of Peace, but integrating within the Royal Navy in times of War. They too would gain independence in 1911, gaining the Royal title on approval from King George V on the 30th of January 1911, becoming the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and gaining true independence in both times of peace and war.

Why not a Commonwealth nation tree?

As it stands, the entirety of the Commonwealth of Nations comprises 56 nations, many of whom may fit better into different trees, or are already present in other nation’s trees. All 56 Commonwealth nations all have different procurement habits from each other, so any tree including all of them will have a large amount of C&P, with it be very hard to treat all 56 nations equally, as there is limited space.

Australia, Canada and New Zealand on the other hand share the same base procurement ideas using western style vehicles, and each nation compliments the tree as a whole, giving us a balanced tree which limits C&P and prevents certain BRs being overfilled with massive gaps to the next vehicle.

The Tree.

The tree is separated into four main lines, Motor Torpedo Boats (MTBs), Motor Gun Boats (MGBs), Corvettes & Minesweepers, and Misc-classes. The tree has a BR span from 1.0-4.3 and include ranks 1-5. The BRs for each vessel have been arranged to the best of my ability, but they are mostly used to direct the flow of the tree. There are 52 Canadian, Australian and New Zealand vessels across the tree and premium lines.

This tree does include some classes which are already present in game, notably the Attack and Fremantle classes of patrol boat, and Restigouche-class DEs among others. These were implemented into the tree because they were an important part of the Canadian and Australian naval forces, and as such should be represented in an CANZAC coastal tree, where ever that may be. It should also be noted that some more modern vessels were left out, as this tree is purposefully being kept at about the same technological level as in game.

Not all vessels in this tree did carry their nations prefix, however they have been added for clarity with the vessel’s operator. For example the ‘HMAS Clive Steele’ as it is in the tree, wasn’t a commissioned RAN vessel, and as such did not carry the ‘HMAS’, instead it carried ‘Australian Landing Ship’, as it was an army vessel.

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The Vehicles

Rank One

HMCS CMTB.1 (Reserve 1.0)

General Characteristics:
Name: CMTB.1
Country: Canada
Type: Motor Torpedo Boat (MTB)
Class name: Canadian Motor Torpedo Boat (CMTB)
Year of commission: 1940
Refit: 1940
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Dimensions:
Length: 70ft (21.3m)
Beam: 20ft (6.09m)
Draught: 5ft (1.52m)
Displacement: 55t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 3x Packard V12 @ 1350hp (1006.7kW) ea
Speed: 42kt (trial speed)
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: ~10
Primary armament: 2x2 .50 Browning M2
Secondary armament: 2x 18" Torpedoes
Tertiary armament: -nil
Radar: -nil
Sonar: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:
D.Graves (1992), Hell Boats of the RCN. (pp.31-42)
RCN Motor Torpedo Boats (MTB), Motor Gun Boats (MGB), 1939–1945 - SilverHawkAuthor Website Military History Materials
HMS MTB 332 (MTB 332) of the Royal Navy - British Motor Torpedo Boat of the BPB 60 feet-type class - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net
Naval History.CA - Articles - Action on the Atlantic
BPB 60 feet-type class gallery | Weapons Parade | BPB 60 feet-type MTB

HMAS Air Faith (Reserve 1.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Air Faith
Country: Australia
Type: Motor rescue launch
Class name: Miami class (mod)
Year of commission: 1945
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:
Length: 63ft (19m) o/a
Beam: 15 ft 4 in (4.67m)
Draught: 4ft (1.2m)
Displacement: 23t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Hall Scott V12’s @ 630hp (470kW) ea, two screws
Speed: 31.5kt
Endurance: 14.5hrs
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 8
Primary armament: 2x2 .50 M2 MGs
Secondary armament: - nil
Tertiary armament: - nil
Radar: -nil
Sonar: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.198)
AWM78, Reports of Proceedings HMA Ships and Establishments, HMAS Air Faith
HMAS Air Faith - Wikipedia
Air-Sea Rescue Boats, RAN, during WW2
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20230922064816/https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-air-faith
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-air-faith
https://uscrashboats.org/cpage.php?pt=10

HMAS Vigilant (1.3)

Name: HMAS Vigilant
Country: Australia
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Vigilant
Year of commission: 1939
Refit: 1942
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Dimensions:
Length: 102 ft (31 m)
Beam: 16.4ft (5m)
Draught: Unknown
Displacement: 105t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2 × 16 cylinder Gleniffer diesel @ 320hp (238kW)
Speed: 14.7kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 15
Primary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon cannons
Secondary armament: nil
Tertiary armament: nil
Sensors: nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
HMAS Vigilant - Wikipedia
HMAS Vigilant Archives - Naval Historical Society of Australia
AUXILIARY PATROL VESSEL HMAS VIGILANT IN DARWIN HARBOUR IN 1941. VIGILANT WAS RENAMED SLEUTH ON ...
HMA Ships Kuru and Vigilant - Naval Historical Society of Australia
File:Vigilant plan.jpg - Wikipedia
https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/ManifestJlAUCS/1998/29.pdf

HMNZS Rotoiti (1.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Rotoiti
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Lake class
Year of commission: 1975
Refit: 1975
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Dimensions:
Length: 107.8ft(32.9m)
Beam: 20ft (6.1m)
Draught: 11.1ft (3.4m)
Displacement: 134t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x 2-shaft Paxman 12YJCM diesels @ 3000 bhp each
Speed: 25kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 21
Primary armament: 1x2 .50 Browning M2,
Secondary armament: -1x1 .50 Browning M2 + Mk.2 81mm Mortar
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: Racal Decca 916 Nav Radar
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Sources and other relating documents:
McDougall, R. J. (1989). New Zealand Naval Vessels (pp. 99-100)
HMNZS Rotoiti (1975) - Wikipedia
https://rnzncomms.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/history-of-naval-ships-wireless-systems-ix3.pdf
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/taupo-inshore-patrol-vessel/
About: HMNZS Rotoiti (1975)

HMAS Alatna (Premium 1.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Alatna
Country: Australia
Type: Motor Launch (SRD)
Class name: 62’ Launch
Year of commission: 1944
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:
Length: 62ft (18.8m) o/a
Beam: 14.6ft (4.45m)
Draught: 3ft (0.9m)
Displacement: 28t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x 275 hp diesel engine
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 8
Primary armament: 3x2 .303 Vickers
Secondary armament: - nil
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
M.Turner, H.Donohue (2018). Australian Minesweepers at War, (p.169)
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.185)
Halvorsen's - boat building during WW2 - Page 3 of 4 - Naval Historical Society of Australia
Works – Harold Halvorsen – People – collections.sea.museum/
https://navyhistory.au/wp-content/uploads/Issue-13-October-2017.pdf
Loss of HMAS Altana - New Years Day 1946 - Naval Historical Society of Australia
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-alatna

HMCS Llewellyn (Premium, 1.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMCS Llewellyn
Country: Canada
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Llewellyn
Year of commission:
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:
Length: 119ft (36.4m)
Beam: 22ft (6.7m)
Draught: 8.6ft (2.6m)
Displacement: 232t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 500hp (373kW) Diesel engine, driving one shaft
Speed: 12kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment:20
Primary armament: 2x2 .50 M2
Secondary armament: -nil
Tertiary armament: Minesweeping Gear
Sensors: nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Macpherson, K., & Burgess, J. (1982). The Ships of Canada’s Naval Forces 1910-1981 (p. 134)
Lenton, H., & Colledge, J. (1980). British and Dominion Warships of World War II (p. 583).
Llewellyn-class minesweeper - Wikipedia
Llewellyn class Minesweepers - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net
HMCS LLEWELLYN J278 - For Posterity's Sake

HMNZS Futurist (Premium, 1.7)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMNZS Futurist
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Papenburg-class
Year of commission: 1942
Refit: 1942
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Dimensions:
Length: 128.8ft (39.3m)
Beam: 23.4ft (7.1m)
Draught: 10.1ft (3.1m)
Displacement: 234t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x coal fired boiler, single screw reciprocating steam @ 550 ihp
Speed: 10kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 24
Primary armament: 1x1 QF 4-inch Mk.V (High Angle)
Secondary armament: 2x1 .303 Vickers
Tertiary armament: 4x Depth Charges, 1 rail
Radar: -nil
Sonar: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:
Harker. J (2000). The Rockies, New Zealand Minesweepers at War (p.218-219)
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.294)
Waters. S.D (2003) The Royal New Zealand Navy, (pp.256-257, 259-261, 264, 267, 275, 309, 320-321, 395)
https://www.shipsnostalgia.com/media/f-v-futurist.89114/
RNZN Ship Of The Week - Page 6 - World Naval Ships Forums
https://rnznnews.com/2018/02/11/hmnzs-futurist-built-j-l-meyer-germany-1917-2/

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HMCS Tuna (1.3)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Tuna
Country: Canada
Type: Torpedo Yacht
Class name: Tuna
Year of commission: 1914
Refit: 1914
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Dimensions:
Length: 152.7 ft (46.5 m)
Beam: 15.35 ft (4.68 m)
Draught: 5 ft (1.5 m)
Displacement: 124 GRT
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Coal fired steam turbines across 2 shafts. Unknown power
Speed: 26.75kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: Unknown
Primary armament: 1x1 QF 3-pdr
Secondary armament: 2x 14" torpedo tubes
Tertiary armament: -nil
Radar: -nil
Sonar: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
HMCS Tuna - Wikipedia
HMCS TUNA - For Posterity's Sake
Ship details
https://canadaehx.com/2022/06/07/the-canadian-navy/
HMCS TUNA | Ships of the Royal Canadian Navy

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HDML 1322 (1.7)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS HDML 1322
Country: Australia
Type: Motor launch
Class name: HDML
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:
Length: 72ft (22m)
Beam: 16ft (4.9m)
Draught: 5ft (1.5m)
Displacement: 54t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x 8L3 in-line 8 diesel engine @ 154hp (114kW)
Speed: 12.5kt
Endurance: 1,700nmi (3,200km) @ 10kt (19kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 12
Primary armament: 1x1 QF 3-pounder
Secondary armament: 1x1 Oerlikon 20mm cannon, aft
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K guns, either side of bridge
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.176)
HDML 1322 – The Medusa Trust
Gardner Diesel Engine – 8L3 - Gardner Marine Diesels
https://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/thread.php?threadid=3641&page=1

HMCS TR-1 (1.7)

General Characteristics
Name: TR 1
Country: Canada
Type: Armed Trawler
Class name: TR-class
Year of commission: 1917
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Dimensions:
Length: 135ft (41m)
Beam: 23ft (7m)
Draught: 13.6ft (4.1m)
Displacement: 547t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x coal fired boiler driving a reciprocal engine @ 420ihp (357.9kW) across one shaft
Speed: 10kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: ~25
Primary armament: 1x1 QF 12pdr 12cwt (HA)
Secondary armament: 2x1 .303 Lewis
Tertiary armament: Minesweeping gear
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Macpherson, K, & Burgess, J. (1982). The Ships of Canada’s Naval Forces 1910-1981 (pp.21,144,147, 206)
Johnston, et al (2010) The Seabound Coast: The Official History of the Royal Canadian Navy, 1867-1939 (pp.603-607, 643-650, 680-681, 685-686)
TR series minesweeping trawler - Wikipedia
Royal Navy Auxiliary Patrol ships of World War 1, based on British Warships, 1914-1919 by Dittmar and Colledge
TR 1-60 | Ships of the Royal Canadian Navy

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HMNZS James Cosgrove (1.7)

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS, James Cosgrove
Country: New Zealand
Type: Armed Trawler
Class name: Castle (steel)
Year of commission: 1939
Refit: 1939
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Dimensions:
Length: 135ft (41m)
Beam: 23ft (7m)
Draught: 13.6ft (4.1m)
Displacement: 547t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x coal fired boiler driving a reciprocal engine @ 420ihp (357.9kW) across one shaft
Speed: 10kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 25
Primary armament: 1x1 QF 4-inch Mk.IV (HA)
Secondary armament: 2x1 .303 Lewis
Tertiary armament: 20 DC on two rails, Minesweeping gear
Sensors: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, Nov 20 1941, #3727, p.7
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (pp.292-293)
McDougall, R. J. (1989). New Zealand Naval Vessels (pp 66-67)
SS James Cosgrove - Wikipedia
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19200702.2.95?end_date=31-12-1989&items_per_page=10&query=JAMES+COSGROVE+ship&snippet=true&sort_by=byDA&start_date=01-01-1920&type=ARTICLE,ILLUSTRATION
HMNZS Wakakura (T00) - Wikipedia

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HMAS Kookaburra (1.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Kookaburra
Country: Australia
Type: Boom Defence
Class name: Net (modified)
Year of commission: 1939
Refit: 1939
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Dimensions:
Length: 160ft (49m)
Beam: 26ft 6in (8.08m)
Draught: 10ft 3in (3.12m)
Displacement: 533t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: Coal fired triple expansion steam, creating 450ihp (335.5kW) across one screw
Speed: 9.5kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 32
Primary armament: 1x1 QF 3-Inch 20cwt (High Angle)
Secondary armament: 2x1 .303 Vickers
Tertiary armament: - nil
Radar: - nil
Sonar: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.108)
AWM78 190/1 - Reports of proceedings, HMA Ships and Establishments - HMAS Kookaburra
D.Stevens. (2005) A critical Vulnerability (pp.103)
HMAS Kookaburra - Wikipedia
Making sure you're not a bot!
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-kookaburra

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Rank Two

HMCS MTB-486 (2.0)

General Characteristics:
Name: MTB-486
Country: Canada
Type: Motor Torpedo Boat
Class name: Scott-Paine type G 70 foot boat
Year of commission: 1944
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:
Length: 72ft 6in (22.1m)
Beam: 20ft 7in (6.27m)
Draught: 5ft 8in (1.7m)
Displacement: 55t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 3x Rolls Royce V12s @ 1250hp (932.12kW) ea
Speed: 41kt
Endurance: 140nmi @ 25kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 17
Primary armament: 1x1 QF 6pdr 7cwt on Mk.IIA
Secondary armament: 1x2 20mm Oerlikon Mk.V
Tertiary armament: 2x2 7.7mm Vickers GO, 2x 18" torpedo tubes
Radar: -nil
Sonar: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Motor torpedo boat - Wikipedia
RCN Motor Torpedo Boats (MTB), Motor Gun Boats (MGB), 1939–1945 - SilverHawkAuthor Website Military History Materials
MTB 486 - For Posterity's Sake
Brief History Part 3 – Aug 1944 to Feb 1945 – Naval Museum of Manitoba

HMNZS Q404 (2.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Q404
Country: New Zealand
Type: Motor launch
Class name: Fairmile B
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:
Length: 112ft (34m)
Beam: 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m)
Draught: 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
Displacement: 85t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Hall Scott V12’s @ 630hp (470kW) ea
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 1,300nmi (2,400km) @ 12kt (22kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment:16
Primary armament: 1x1 Rolls Royce 2pdr (40mm) forward
Secondary armament: 1x1 20mm Oerlikon cannon, aft
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K guns, either side of bridge
14 depth charges
2 depth charge thrown + two reloads
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:
J.Lambert & A.Ross. Allied Coastal Forces of World War II (p.57)
Fairmile B motor launch - Wikipedia
https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/assets/Uploads/PageElements/Fairmile-Coastal-Patrol-Vessel-Q400-in-Wellington-Harbour__FocusFillWyItMC4xMiIsIi0wLjExIiw4MDAsNDUwXQ.-In-service-1942-1945.jpg
https://collection.maritimemuseum.co.nz/records/images/xlarge/17304/bf3f345a8d78415215a46a1501b3af799fcbc654.jpg
https://collection.maritimemuseum.co.nz/records/images/xlarge/17356/8aabc86c3048c73b85bc442ec8a01e8648b4e10b.jpg
https://rnzncomms.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jacks-war-1941-1946-medium-resolution.pdf

HMCS Q050 (1.7)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Q050
Country: Canada
Type: Motor Launch
Class name: Fairmile B
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1941
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Dimensions:
Length: 112ft (34m)
Beam: 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m)
Draught: 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
Displacement: 85t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Hall Scott V12’s @ 630hp (470kW) ea
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 1,300nmi (2,400km) @ 12kt (22kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 16
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-3pdr
Secondary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K
Radar: 14DC + 2 DCT
Sonar: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/GALLERIES/FAIRMILE.htm
https://naval-museum.mb.ca/mtbs/fairmiles-of-the-rcn/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMC_ML_Q050
https://silverhawkauthor.com/warships/rcn-fairmile-motor-launch-ml-q050-to-ml-q100/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Fairmile_B_motor_launch

HMNZS Inchkeith (2.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Inchkeith
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Isles
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1941
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Dimensions:
Length: 164 ft (50 m)
Beam: 27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)
Draught: 11 ft 1 in (3.38 m)
Displacement: 782t full
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: coal fired triple expansion steam @ 850ihp (633kW) across one shaft
Speed: 12kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 40
Primary armament: 1x1 12-pdr
Secondary armament: 3x1 20mm Oerlikon
2x1 .303 Lewis guns
Tertiary armament: 30 Depth Charges across two rails
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:
McDougall, R. J. (1989). New Zealand Naval Vessels (p.61)
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.290)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Inchkeith
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/13523.html
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/inchkeith-isles-class-minesweeper/

HMCS Whitethroat (2.0)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Whitethroat
Country: Canada
Type: Controlled Minelayer
Class name: Isles
Year of commission: 1944
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:
Length: 164 ft (50 m)
Beam: 27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)
Draught: 11 ft 1 in (3.38 m)
Displacement: 782t full
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: coal fired triple expansion steam @ 850ihp (633kW) across one shaft
Speed: 12kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 40
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-4inch Mk.V
Secondary armament: 1x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: Mines
Radar: -nil
Sonar: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
A.Preston (1989) Janes Fighting Ships of World War II (p.92)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Whitethroat
https://www.nauticapedia.ca/dbase/Query/Shiplist4.php?&name=Whitethroat%20(H.M.C.S.)&id=19871
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_WHITETHROAT_M03.htm
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/13441.html

HMNZS Tui (Premium 2.3)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMNZS Tui
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Bird
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1952
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Dimensions:
Length: 168 ft (51 m) o/a
Beam: 30 ft (9.1 m)
Draught: 15.3 ft (4.7 m)
Displacement: 617t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: Oil fired Triple expansion steam @ 1100ihp (820kW) across one shaft
Speed: 13kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 35
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4" Mk IX
Secondary armament: 1x1 QF 40mm Bofors
Tertiary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon, 40 DC across two rails, two DCT, Minesweeping gear
Radar: Type 271, H/F D/F
Sonar: Type 127Q
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Sources and other relating documents:
R.J.McDougall (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels, (pp.59-60)
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.287)
J. Harker (2000) The Rockies, New Zealand Minesweepers at War. (pp 199-201)
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/tui-bird-class-minesweeping-trawler/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Tui_(T234)
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/bird-class-minesweepers/tui-goes-hunting
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/13501.html

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HMCS Oakville (Squadron, 2.3)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Oakville
Country: Canada
Type: Corvette
Class name: Flower
Year of commission: 1942
Refit: 1942
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Dimensions:
Length: 63.5 m (208 ft)
Beam: 10.1 m (33 ft)
Draught: 5.3 m (17 ft)
Displacement: 1,350t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x oil fired triple expansion steam - 2,280hp (1700kW)
Speed: 16kt
Endurance: 3,500nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 85
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4 inch Mk IX
Secondary armament: - 2x1 .50 Browning M2, 1x1 QF-2pdr Mk.IIc Pom Pom
Tertiary armament: - Hedgehog, 72 DC
Radar: Type 271 Radar
Sonar: Type 127DV ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.288)
McDougall, R. J. (1989). New Zealand Naval Vessels (pp. 49-51)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Oakville
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/oakville.html

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HMCS MTB-460 (2.3)

General Characteristics:
Name: MTB-460
Country: Canada
Type: Motor Torpedo Boat
Class name: Scott-Paine type G 70 foot boat
Year of commission: 1944
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:
Length: 72ft 6in (22.1m)
Beam: 20ft 7in (6.27m)
Draught: 5ft 8in (1.7m)
Displacement: 55t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 3x Rolls Royce V12s @ 1250hp (932.12kW) ea
Speed: 41kt
Endurance: 140nmi @ 25kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 17
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-2pdr Mk.IIc Pom Pom
Secondary armament: 1x2 20mm Oerlikon Mk.V
Tertiary armament: 2x2 7.7mm Vickers GO, 2x 18" torpedo tubes
Radar: -nil
Sonar: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://wiki.warthunder.com/unit/uk_71ft_mtb460
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/MTB460.htm
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/17064.html

HMAS ML 813 (2.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS ML813
Country: Australia
Type: Motor launch
Class name: Fairmile B
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:
Length: 112ft (34m)
Beam: 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m)
Draught: 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
Displacement: 85t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Hall Scott V12’s @ 630hp (470kW) ea
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 1,300nmi (2,400km) @ 12kt (22kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: Sixteen total
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors, forward
Secondary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon cannon, aft
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K guns, either side of bridge
14 depth charges
2 depth charge thrown + two reloads
Sensors: Asdic
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://navyhistory.au/roylen-cruises-and-their-fleet-of-fairmiles/
Fairmile B motor launch - Wikipedia
https://web.archive.org/web/20110720173736/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1455
https://victorharborrsl.com.au/sedunary-edgar-geoffrey-pa3482/
https://navyhistory.au/fairmiles-overview-of-vessels/
https://navyhistory.au/occasional-paper-168-the-royal-australian-navy-in-the-pacific-war-1943/
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C236448

HMCS Brantford (2.3)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Brantford
Country: Canada
Type: Corvette
Class name: Flower
Year of commission: 1942
Refit: 1942
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Dimensions:
Length: 205ft 1in
Beam: 33ft 1in
Draught: 13ft 5in
Displacement: 950t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x oil fired triple expansion steam - 2,280hp (1700kW)
Speed: 16kt
Endurance: 3,500nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 85
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4 inch Mk IX
Secondary armament: 1x1 QF-2pdr Mk.IIc Pom-Pom
Tertiary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon, 20DC, 4DCT
Radar: SW1C
Sonar: Type 127DV sonar
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Brantford
https://wiki.warthunder.com/unit/uk_flower_class
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_BRANTFORD_K218.htm
https://navalandmilitarymuseum.org/archives/articles/ship-histories/hmcs-brantford/
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/brantford.html

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HMNZS Kiwi (2.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Kiwi
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Bird
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:
Length: 168 ft (51 m) o/a
Beam: 30 ft (9.1 m)
Draught: 15.3 ft (4.7 m)
Displacement: 617t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x Oil fired Triple expansion steam - 1100ihp (820kW)
Speed: 13kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 35
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4" Mk IX
Secondary armament: - 2x1 20mm Oerlikon, 1x2 ,303 Lewis
Tertiary armament: 3x 2" Flare launchers mounted on 4" gun, 40 DC across two rails, two DCT, Minesweeping gear
Radar: -nil
Sonar: Type 127
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Sources and other relating documents:
RNZN Museum Oral History DLB0004 Yeoman of Signals J. L. W. Salter
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.287)
R.J.McDougall (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels, (pp.58-60)
J. Harker (2000) The Rockies, New Zealand Minesweepers at War. (pp 84-87, 148-153, 175-181)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Kiwi
https://nzhistory.net.nz/war/bird-class-minesweepers/
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/kiwi-moa/
https://web.archive.org/web/20150815041615/http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/bird-class-minesweepers/moa-and-kiwi-bag-a-sub
David and Goliath in the Solomons: the ‘pocket corvettes’ Kiwi and Moa vs I-1

HMAS Kangaroo (2.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Kangaroo
Country: Australia
Type: Boom Defence
Class name: Bar
Year of commission: 1940
Refit: 1940
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Dimensions:
Length: 178 ft 3 in (54.33 m)
Beam: 32 ft (9.8 m)
Draught: 11 ft 3 in (3.43 m)
Displacement: 768t standard
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: Coal fired triple expansion steam generating 850ihp (633.8kW) across one screw
Speed: 11.5kt
Endurance: 216t of coal
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 32
Primary armament: 1x1 12-pdr 12cwt
Secondary armament: - 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: - 2x1 .303 Lewis
Radar: - nil
Sonar: - nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.194)
Stevens. (2005) A critical Vulnerability (pp.103-105)
G. H. Gill. (1957). Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942 (pp.127, 589, 594-595)
https://web.archive.org/web/20080410160254/http://www.awm.gov.au/wartime/8/articles/warships.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Kangaroo
https://navyhistory.au/letter-bustler-and-kangaroo/
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-kangaroo

HMAS Clive Steele (2.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Clive Steele
Country: Australia
Type: Landing Ship (Medium)
Class name: LSM
Year of commission: 1960
Refit: 1960
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Dimensions:
Length: 203 ft (62 m)
Beam: 34 ft (10 m)
Draught: 6 ft (1.8 m)
Displacement: 638t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Fairbanks Morse, 18 cylinder diesels, @ 1,900 hp (1,400 kW) ea
Speed: 14.5kt
Endurance: 5,000nmi
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 51
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors
Secondary armament: - 4x1 .50 M2 Browning
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: - nil
Armour: 6.35mm of STS, To Gun-Tubs, Pilot house, Conning house.
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_landing_ship_Clive_Steele
http://www.32smallshipsqn.org.au/index.html
https://www.navsource.org/archives/10/14/14315.htm
https://www.seacraftgallery.com.au/lsm-1-class-landing-ships/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_treatment_steel

HMAS HDML 1329(Premium 2.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS HDML 1329
Country: Australia
Type: Motor launch
Class name: HDML
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:
Length: 72ft (22m)
Beam: 16ft (4.9m)
Draught: 5ft (1.5m)
Displacement: 54t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x 8L3 in-line 8 diesel engine @ 154hp (114kW)
Speed: 12.5kt
Endurance: 1,700nmi (3,200km) @ 10kt (19kp/h)
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 12
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors, forward
Secondary armament: 1x1 Oerlikon 20mm cannon, aft
Tertiary armament: 2x2 Vickers K guns, either side of bridge
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.176)
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/15296.html
https://territorystories.nt.gov.au/10070/842754/0
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/awm-media/collection/RCDIG1074571/bundled/RCDIG1074571.pdf
https://navyhistory.au/harbour-defence-motor-launches-seaward-defence-motor-launches-seaward-defence-boats/

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HMCS MTB-726 (2.7)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS MTB-726
Country: Canada
Type: Motor Torpedo Boat
Class name: Fairmile D
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:
Length: 115ft (35m)
Beam: 20ft 10in (6.35m)
Draught: 4ft 9in (1.4m)
Displacement: 102t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 4x Packard V12s @ 1250hp (932kW) ea
Speed: 29kt
Endurance: 2,000nmi @ 11kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 21
Primary armament: 2x1 QF 6pdr 7cwt on Mk.IIA
Secondary armament: 1x2 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: 2x2 .50 Vickers Mk.V, 4x 18" torpedo tubes, 2x DC
Radar: -nil
Sonar: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/MTB726.htm
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/17276.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairmile_D_motor_torpedo_boat
RCN Motor Torpedo Boats (MTB), Motor Gun Boats (MGB), 1939–1945 - SilverHawkAuthor Website Military History Materials
https://www.unithistories.com/units_british/RN_MTBs.html

HMAS Arrow (2.7)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Arrow
Country: Australia
Type: Patrol Boat
Class name: Attack
Year of commission: 1968
Refit: 1968
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Dimensions:
Length: 107.6 ft (32.8 m)
Beam: 20 ft (6.1 m)
Draught: 7.3 ft (2.2 m)
Displacement: 146t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Paxman V16 Ventura turbo-charged diesels @ 3,460 shp (2611kW)
Speed: 24kt
Endurance: 1,200nmi @ 13kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 19
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors
Secondary armament: - 2x1 .50 M2
Tertiary armament: - nil
Sensors: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Arrow
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-arrow
https://wiki.warthunder.com/unit/uk_attack_class_arrow

HMAS Ararat (2.7)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Ararat
Country: Australia
Type: Corvette
Class name: Bathurst
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:
Length: 186 ft (57 m)
Beam: 31 ft (9.4 m)
Draught: 8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Displacement: 1,025 t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x triple expansion steam - 2,000hp (1491.4kW)
Speed: 15kt
Endurance: 2,850 nmi @ 10kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 85
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4" MkXIX
Secondary armament: - 3x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: - 40 Depth Charges, 2x1 .303 Lewis
Sensors: -Type 271 radar, Type 291 radar, ADISC
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Sources and other relating documents:
R.J.McDougall (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels, (pp.159-164)
Henshaw, J. (2021). Capable Beyond our Dreams: Australia’s Bathurst - Class Corvettes 1940 - 1960 (pp. 110–111, 120).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Ararat_(K34)
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-ararat-i
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ABC_of_RAN_Corvettes_0.pdf
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/Capable%20Beyond%20Our%20Dreams.pdf

HMNZS Kiama (2.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Kiama
Country: New Zealand
Type: Corvette
Class name: Bathurst
Year of commission: 1952
Refit: 1952
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Dimensions:
Length: 186 ft (57 m)
Beam: 31 ft (9.4 m)
Draught: 8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Displacement: 1,025 t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x triple expansion steam - 2,000hp (1491.4kW)
Speed: 15kt
Endurance: 2,850 nmi @ 10kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 85
Primary armament: 2x1 40mm Bofors
Secondary armament: - nil
Tertiary armament: - 40 Depth Charges
Sensors: -Type 271 radar, Type 291 radar, ADISC
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Kiama
https://navyhistory.au/hmas-kiama-1944-1946-hmnzs-kiama-1952-1976/
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ABC_of_RAN_Corvettes_0.pdf
Henshaw, J. (2021). Capable Beyond our Dreams: Australia’s Bathurst - Class Corvettes 1940 - 1960 (pp. 110–111, 120).
https://www.shipsnostalgia.com/media/hmnzs-kiama.83204/

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HMAS Kybra (2.7)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Kybra
Country: Australia
Type: Training
Class name: Kybra
Year of commission: 1940
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:
Length: 204 ft 2.5 in (62.243 m)
Beam: 31 ft 1 in (9.47 m)
Draught: 14 ft 8 in (4.47 m)
Displacement: 1,300t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 6 cylinder Sulzer 2-stroke diesel @ 1,200 ihp (894)
Speed: 10.5kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: Variable - changed per voyage (Max of 34)
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4" MK IX
Secondary armament: 1x1 2-pdr Rolls Royce, 1x2 .303 Lewis
Tertiary armament: 2x DCT
Sensors: Type 123A Radar, TYpe 271 Radar
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Sources and other relating documents:
R.J.McDougall (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels, (pp.178-179)
D.Stevens (2005) A Critical vulnerability (p.367)
https://derbysulzers.com/shipkybra.html
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20230923010610/https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-kybra
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Kybra
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-kybra

HMCS Petrolia (Premium 2.7)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Petrolia
Country: Canada
Type: Corvette
Class name: Castle
Year of commission: 1944
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:
Length: 252ft (77m)
Beam: 36ft 8in (11.1m)
Draught: 13ft 6in (4.1m)
Displacement: 1,077 standard
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Oil fired boilers, driving VTE @ 2,750ihp (2,050kW) across one shaft
Speed: 16.5kt
Endurance: 6,200nmi @ 15kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 112
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-4inch Mk XIX
Secondary armament: 2x2 20mm Oerlikon, 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: 1x3 Squid AS Mortar, 15DC, one rail two DCT
Radar: Type 272
Sonar: Type 144, Type 147B
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Sources and other relating documents:
Macpherson, K., & Burgess, J. (1982). The Ships of Canada’s Naval Forces 1910-1981 (p.108)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Sherborne_Castle
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/petrolia.html
https://forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_PETROLIA_K498.htm
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/87.html

HMAS Benalla (Premuim 3.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Whyalla
Country: Australia
Type: Corvette
Class name: Bathurst
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1944
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Dimensions:
Length: 186 ft (57 m)
Beam: 31 ft (9.4 m)
Draught: 8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Displacement: 1,025 t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 1x triple expansion steam - 2,000hp (1491.4kW)
Speed: 15kt
Endurance: 2,850 nmi @ 10kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 85
Primary armament: 1x1 BL-4" MkXVI
Secondary armament: - 1x1 40mm Bofors, 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: - 40 Depth Charges, 2x1 .50 M2
Sensors: -Type 271 radar, Type 291 radar, ADISC
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Sources and other relating documents:
Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 pp 159-164
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Whyalla_(J153)
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-whyalla-i
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/Capable%20Beyond%20Our%20Dreams.pdf pp 104-105, 139

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HMCS Annapolis (Premium, 3.0)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Annapolis
Country: Canada
Type: Destroyer Escort
Class name: Annapolis
Year of commission: 1964
Refit: 1986
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Dimensions:
Length: 366 ft (111.6 m)
Beam: 42 ft (12.8 m)
Draught: 23.5 ft (7.2 m)
Displacement: 3,474.9t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Geared steam turbines @ 30,000shp overall
Speed: 28kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 228
Primary armament: 1x2 FMC 3-inch/50 Mk.33
Secondary armament: 2x3 Mk.32 12.75" torpedo tubes
Tertiary armament: -nil
Radar: SPS-503 air search, SPS-502 surface search, Sperry Mk.127E nav, URN 25 TACAN,
Sonar: SQS-510, SQS-504 VDS, SQR-19(V) CANTASS, UQC-1B,
Systems: SLQ-501 Intercept, ULQ-6 Jammer, SRD-501 HF/DF, Mk 64 GFCS fire control, SPG-515 Tracker
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Helicopter:
Type: CH-24 Sea King
Armament carried: 2x Mk.46 12.75" torpedoes, sonobouys
Engine: 2x GE T58-GE-8F @ 1,500shp ea
Crew: 4
Main rotor Diametre: 62ft
Length: 54 ft 9 in (16.69 m)
Height: 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m)
Max Speed: 144kt (166 mph, 267 km/h)
Empty Weight: 11,865 lb (5,382 kg)
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Annapolis_(DDH_265)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_CH-124_Sea_King#Specifications_(CH-124_Sea_King)
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_ANNAPOLIS_265.htm
https://ajbarse.com/diving-the-destroyer-hmcs-annapolis/
https://artificialreefsocietybc.ca/annapolis.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/annapolis.html
https://naval-encyclopedia.com/cold-war/canada/mackenzie-class-destroyer.php

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HMAS Fremantle (3.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Fremantle
Country: Australia
Type: Patrol Boat
Class name: Freemantle
Year of commission: 1980
Refit: 1980
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Dimensions:
Length: 137.6 ft (41.9 m)
Beam: 25.25 ft (7.70 m)
Draught: 5.75 ft (1.75 m)
Displacement: 220t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x MTU 538 diesel engines, 3,200 shp (2,400 kW)
Speed: 30kt
Endurance: 5,000 nmi @ 5kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 24
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors L60
Secondary armament: - 2x1 .50 M2
Tertiary armament: - 81mm Mortar
Sensors: -Type 133 ESM
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Fremantle_(FCPB_203)
https://wiki.warthunder.com/unit/uk_fremantle_class
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-fremantle-ii
https://www.seacraftgallery.com.au/fremantle-class-patrol-boats/

HMNZS Hickelton (3.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Hickleton
Country: New Zealand
Type: Minesweeper
Class name: Ton
Year of commission: 1965
Refit: 1966
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Dimensions:
Length: 152ft (46m)
Beam: 28ft (8.5m)
Draught: 8ft (2.4m)
Displacement: 440t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Mirrlees Diesels@ 2500hp (2,200kW) ea
Speed: 15kt (28kp/h)
Endurance: 2,300nmi @ 13kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 32
Primary armament: 1x1 40mm Bofors
Secondary armament: 1x2 20mm Oerlikon, 2x3 .303 Vickers GO
Tertiary armament: - 3x1 .303 Bren
Sensors: IR sights and IR Spotlights, Type 975 surface search radar
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Armour:
Bridge: 0.5" aluminium
Wheelhouse: 0.5" aluminium
Waist: 0.5" aluminium
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Sources and other relating documents:
McDougall, R. J. (1989). New Zealand Naval Vessels (pp. 83-84)
Wright, Gerry (2006) A Kiwi on our Funnel: The story of HMNZ Ships Hickleton and Santon.
Worth, Jack (1986). British Warships Since 1945: Part 4: Minesweepers. (p.96)
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/hickleton-and-santon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Hickleton_(M1131)
https://tcaminesweepers.co.uk/ship-details/ton-class/hickleton-m1131/
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-themes/post-war-1970/hickleton-confrontation/

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HMAS Moresby (3.0)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMAS Moresby
Country: Australia
Type: ASW Escort vessel
Class name: 24-Class
Year of commission: 1925
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:
Length: 267ft (81 m)
Beam: 35ft (10.6m)
Draught: 12ft (3.6m)
Displacement: 1,320t standard
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x oil fired boilers driving 4 cyl triple expansion steam engine @ 2,500ihp (1,900kW) across one screw
Speed: 17kt
Endurance: unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 141
Primary armament: 1x1 QF 4-inch Mk.V (LA)
Secondary armament: 1x1 12pdr 12cwt
Tertiary armament: 2x1 .303 Vickers, 2x1 .303 lewis. 2x DCt, 2x DC rails
Radar: -nil
Sonar: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (pp.112, 155)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Moresby_(1918)
https://navyhistory.au/white-lady-of-the-north-hmas-moresby/
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-moresby-i
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3875.html
https://navyhistory.au/artworks/hmas-moresby-i-refitting-at-garden-island/

Rank Four

HMCS Annan (3.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMCS Annan
Country: Canada
Type: Frigate
Class name: River
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:
Length: 301 ft 3 in (91.8 m)
Beam: 36 ft 6 in (11.1 m)
Draught:13 ft (4.0 m)
Displacement: 1,440t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x oil fired triple expansion steam @ 5,500hp (4,100 kW) overall
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 5,180nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 140
Primary armament: 2x1 QF-4 inch Mk XVI
Secondary armament: 1x1 QF 12pdr 12cwt, 4x2 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: Hedgehog, 150 DC
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:
R.J.McDougall (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels, (pp.155-156)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Annan
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/annan.html
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5691.html
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_ANNAN_K404.htm

HMAS Gascoyne (3.7)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Gascoyne
Country: Australia
Type: Frigate
Class name: River
Year of commission: 1943
Refit: 1945
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Dimensions:
Length: 301 ft 3 in (91.8 m)
Beam: 36 ft 6 in (11.1 m)
Draught:13 ft (4.0 m)
Displacement: 1,440t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x oil fired triple expansion steam @ 5,500hp (4,100 kW) overall
Speed: 20kt
Endurance: 5,180nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 140
Primary armament: 2x1 QF-4 inch Mk XVI
Secondary armament: 3x1 40mm Bofors, 6x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: Hedgehog, 150 DC
Sensors: ASDIC
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Sources and other relating documents:
R.J.McDougall (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels, (pp.155-156)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Gascoyne_(K354)
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1420579
https://navyhistory.au/ranships/hmas-gascoyne-i/

HMCS Prestonian (3.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMCS Prestonian
Country: Canada
Type: Frigate
Class name: Prestonian
Year of commission: 1944
Refit: 1953
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Dimensions:
Length: 301.25 ft (91.82 m) o/a
Beam: 36.5 ft (11.13 m)
Draught: 13 ft (3.96 m)
Displacement: 2,110t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: Triple expansion steam engines, dual boilers, producing 5,500ihp (4,100kW) across two shafts
Speed:20kt
Endurance: 7,500nmi @ 15kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 140
Primary armament: 1x2 QF 4-inch Mk.XVI on mount HA/LA Mk.XIX
Secondary armament: 1x2 40mm Bofors Mk.V
Tertiary armament: 2x3 Squid ASW Mortars
Sensors:AN/UPD 501 HFDF
Radar: Sperry Mk.2 Nav radar, SU type gunnery radar
Sonar: Type 147 Sonar, Type 164B Sonar, Type 162 Sonar,
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Sources and other relating documents:
Macpherson, K., & Burgess, J. (1982). The Ships of Canada’s Naval Forces 1910-1981 (pp. 44, 60, 210–211).
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/prestonian-class-frigates
HMCS Prestonian - Wikipedia
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/prestonian.html
HMCS Prestonian (K 662) of the Royal Canadian Navy - Canadian Frigate of the River class - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net
Radio Research Paper - River Class Radio Fit
The Pacific War Online Encyclopaedia: SU Surface Search Radar

HMAS Yarra (3.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Yarra
Country: Australia
Type: Sloop
Class name: Grimbsy
Year of commission: 1935
Refit: 1940
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Dimensions:
Length: 266 ft 3 in (81.15 m)
Beam: 36 ft (11 m)
Draught: 10 ft (3.0m)
Displacement: 1,500t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x oil fired steam turbines, 2,000ihp (1,500 kW) overall
Speed: 16.5kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 160
Primary armament: 3x1 QF-4 inch Mk V
Secondary armament: 4x1 3pdr, 1x4 .50 Vickers
Tertiary armament: 40DCs, 2 DCT, 2 rails
Sensors: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (pp.102-103)
A. Hague (1993) Sloops 1926-1946. (pp. 42, 55-59)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Yarra_(U77)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8237286
https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/yarra

HMAS Bungaree (3.3)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMAS Bungaree
Country: Australia
Type: Auxiliary Minelayer
Class name: Bungaree
Year of commission: 1941
Refit: 1943
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Dimensions:
Length: 357ft 2in (108.8m)
Beam: 48ft 8in (14.8m)
Draught: 20ft 6in (6.24m)
Displacement: 3043t standard
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: Coal Fired Triple expansion steam, and exhaust turbine, one screw at 2,500hp (1864.25kW)
Speed: 11.5kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 179
Primary armament: 2x1 QF 4-inch Mk.V (High Angle)
Secondary armament: 1x1 12pdr 12cwt, 2x1 40mm Bofors
Tertiary armament: 8x1 20mm Oerlikon cannons, 467 Mines, 6 DCs
Radar: Type 271
Sonar: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (p.167)
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-bungaree
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Bungaree
https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/13423.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LiP08f4OMc (The Naval Historical Society of Australia’s video on the HMAS Bungaree.)
https://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?official_number=&imo=&builder=&builder_eng=&year_built=&launch_after=&launch_before=&role=&type_ref1=&propulsion=&owner=&port=&flag=&disposal=&lost=&ref=50723&vessel=BUNGAREE

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HMAS Parramatta (Premium 3.3)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMAS Parramatta
Country: Australia
Type: Sloop
Class name: Grimsby (mod)
Year of commission: 1940
Refit: 1941
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Dimensions:
Length: 266 ft (81 .15m)
Beam: 36 ft (11 m)
Draught: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Displacement: 1,060t standard, 1,515t full
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Oil fired boilers driving steam turbines @ 2,000ihp (1,491 kW) across two shafts
Speed: 16.5kt
Endurance: Unknown
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 160
Primary armament: 1x2 QF-4 Inch Mk. XVI on mount CP XIX, 1x1 QF-4 inch MkXI on mount HA/LA Mk.XX
Secondary armament: 4x1 QF 3pdr, 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament: 1x4 .50 Vickers, 1x1 .303 Vickers, 40DC for 2 rails, 2 DCT
Radar: -nil
Sonar: -nil
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Sources and other relating documents:
Gillett, R. (1983). Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 (pp.152-154)
A. Hague (1993) Sloops 1926-1946. (pp. 42, 55-59)
https://seapower.navy.gov.au/history/units/hmas-parramatta-ii
https://historyandheritage.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/hmas-parramatta-ii
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Parramatta_(U44)

HMNZS Kaniere (Premium 3.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Kaniere
Country: New Zealand
Type: Frigate
Class name: Loch
Year of commission: 1948
Refit: 1953
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Dimensions:
Length: 93.7 m (307 ft)
Beam: 11.8 m (39 ft)
Draught: 4.3 m (14 ft)
Displacement: 2,250t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x oil fired triple expansion steam @ 5,500hp (4,100 kW) across two shafts
Speed: 19.5kt
Endurance: 9,500nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 114
Primary armament: 1x1 QF-4 inch Mk V on HA Mk.III**
Secondary armament: 1x4 QF-2pdr Mk.VIII, 4x1 40mm Bofors on mount Mk.VII
Tertiary armament: 2x3 Squid AS Mortar, 15DC, one rail two DCT, 3x 2" Flare launchers mounted on 4" gun
Radar: Type 277, HF DF,
Sonar: Type 144, Type 144B
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Sources and other relating documents:
P.Boniface, (2013), Loch Class Frigates, (pp.17-26)
NZDF (2013) Final Report on Join Working Group on Service in South East Asia, 1950-2011 (pp. B.3-B.4)
R.J.McDougall (1989) New Zealand Naval Vessels, (pp.39-41)
https://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-15Fr-Loch-HMS_Loch_Achray.htm
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/kaniere/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Loch_Achray_(K426)
https://rnzncomms.wordpress.com/ourhistory/nznbr-1956/

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HMCS Crescent (3.7)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Crescent
Country: Canada
Type: Destroyer Escort
Class name: C-class
Year of commission: 1945
Refit: 1960
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Dimensions:
Length: 362.75 ft (110.57 m)
Beam: 35.6 ft (10.9 m)
Draught: 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)
Displacement:1,930t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Geared turbines, two shafts, @ 40,000shp (30,000kW) overall
Speed: 36kt
Endurance: 1,400nmi @ 32kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 185
Primary armament: 1x2 QF 4-inch Mk.XVI
Secondary armament: 1x2 3"/50, 2x1 40mm Bofors Mk.VII
Tertiary armament: 2x3 Limbo ASW mortar, 2x3 12.75" torpedo tubes
Radar: Type 293Q, Type 277Q, Type 974, Type 262, Type 1010,
Sonar: Type 174, Type 162, Type 170
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Crescent
https://navalandmilitarymuseum.org/archives/articles/ship-histories/hmcs-crescent/
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/crescent.html
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/DDE-226-HMCS-Crescent.htm

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HMCS Qu’Appelle (3.7)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Qu’Appelle
Country: Canada
Type: Destroyer Escort
Class name: Mackezie
Year of commission: 1963
Refit: 1984
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Dimensions:
Length: 366 ft (111.6 m)
Beam: 42 ft (12.8 m)
Draught: 14 ft (4.3 m)
Displacement: 2,880t full
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x Geared Turbines, two shafts @ 30,000shp (22,000kW) overall
Speed: 28kt
Endurance: 4750nmi @ 14kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 228
Primary armament: 2x2 3/50 Mk.33
Secondary armament: 2x3 Limbo ASW mortar
Tertiary armament: 2x1 Mk.2 K-gun w/ homing torpedo
Radar: SPS-12, SPS-10B, Sperry Mk.2,
Sonar: SQS-501. SQS-502, SQS-503, SQS-11
Other systems: DAU HF/DF, WLR 1C, UPD 501
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Qu'Appelle_(DDE_264)
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_QU'APPELLE_264.htm
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/quappelle.html
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/DDE-264-HMCS-QuAppelle.htm
https://www.helis.com/database/unit/871-HMCS-Qu-Appelle
https://readyayeready.com/ships/shipview.php?id=1340

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HMCS Fraser (3.7)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Fraser
Country: Canada
Type: Destroyer Escort
Class name: St.Laurent
Year of commission: 1957
Refit: 1957
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Dimensions:
Length: 366 ft (111.6 m)
Beam: 42 ft (12.8 m)
Draught: 13 ft (4.0 m)
Displacement: 2,263t standard
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x geared turbines, two shafts @ 30,000shp (22,000kW) overall
Speed: 28.5kt
Endurance: 4,570 nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 249
Primary armament: 2x2 3"/50 Mk.33
Secondary armament: 2x1 40mm Bofors on Boffin (powered mount)
Tertiary armament: 2x3 Limbo ASW mortar, 2x3 12.75" torpedoes
Radar: SPS-12, SPS-10B, Sperry Mk.2,
Sonar: SQS-10, SQS-501, SQS-502,
other systems :DAU HF/DF, UQC-1B, GUNAR
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Laurent-class_destroyer
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_FRASER_233.htm
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/DDH-233-HMCS-Fraser.htm
https://veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canada/former-hmcs-fraser-2nd-name-233-st-laurent-class-destroyer-escort

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HMNZS Southland (3.7)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMNZS Southland
Country: New Zealand
Type: Frigate
Class name: Leander (Type 12I)
Year of commission: 1983
Refit: 1983
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Dimensions:
Length: 372ft 1in (113.4m)
Beam: 41ft (12.5m)
Draught: 19ft (5.8m)
Displacement: 2,990t full, 2,350t standard
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x oil fired double reduction geared steam turbines @ 30,000 hp (22,370kW) overall, 2 shafts
Speed: 30kt (trial speed, official speed: 28kt)
Endurance: 5,300nm @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 260
Primary armament: 1x Ikara Launcher GWS40
Secondary armament: 2x1 40mm Bofors, 2x4 Sea-Cat GWS22
Tertiary armament: 2x1 20mm Oerlikon, 2x3 Mk.32 12.75 ASW torpedo tubes
Radar: Type 993 search, 2x Type 903 & 904 Fire-Control, Type 1006 Nav
Sonar: Type 184P search and attack, Type 199 VDS
Misc Systems: UAA-8/9 Warning receiver, Type 668 & 669 jammers, IFF, Decoys
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Aircraft Specifications:
Type: Westland Wasp HAS.1
Armament Carried: 2x Mk.44 12.75" ASW torpedoes, or 2x Depth Charges, 2x MGs.
Engines: 1x RR Nimbus 103, 710shp (530kW)
Crew: 3
Main Rotor Diametre: 32 ft 3 in (9.83 m)
Length: 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m)
Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Range: 263nmi
Max Speed: 96kt
Empty Weight: 3,452lb (1,566kg)
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Sources and other relating documents:
P.Greener (2009) TIMING IS EVERYTHING: The Politics and Processes of New Zealand Defence Acquisition Decision Making (pp.23-25)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Dido_(F104)
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/southland-leander-class-frigate/
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/New-Zealand-Navy/Leander-NZ-class.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20161201085358/https://www.hmsdido.co.uk/technical-specs/
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-themes/aviation/wasp-helicopter/
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Royal-Navy/Frigate/Leander-Type-12I-class.htm

Rank Five

HMCS Terra Nova (4.0)

General Characteristics:
Name: HMCS Terra Nova
Country: Canada
Type: Destroyer Escort
Class name: Resigouche
Year of commission: 1958
Refit: 1959
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Dimensions:
Length: 371 ft (113.1 m)
Beam: 42 ft (12.8 m)
Draught: 3.17 ft (4.0 m)
Displacement: 2,390 t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x geared turbines, two shafts @ 30,000shp (22,000kW) overall
Speed: 28kt
Endurance: 4,750nmi @ 14 kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 249
Primary armament: 1x 3-inch/70 Mk.6, 1x 3"/50 Mk.33
Secondary armament: 2x3 Limbo ASW Mortars
Tertiary armament: 2x1 Mk.2 K-gun torpedo launchers
Radar: SPS-12, SPS-10B, Sperry Mk.2,
Sonar: SQS-501, SQS-502, SQS-503, SQS-10,
Other systems: Mk.69 Gunnery control, GUNAR
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Sources and other relating documents:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restigouche-class_destroyer
https://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_TERRA_NOVA_259.htm
https://wiki.warthunder.com/unit/uk_destroyer_restigouche_class_terranova

HMNZS Canterbury (4.0)

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General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Canterbury
Country: New Zealand
Type: Frigate
Class name: Leander (Type 12I)
Year of commission: 1971
Refit: 1997
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Dimensions:
Length: 372 ft (113.4m)
Beam: 34 ft (13.1m)
Draught:18 ft (5.5m)
Displacement: 2,945t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x oil fired double reduction geared steam turbines @ 30,000 hp (22,370kW) overall
Speed: 28kt
Endurance: 3,000nmi @ 13kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 247
Primary armament: 1x2 QF 4.5-inch L45 on mount Mk.6
Secondary armament: 1x1 Phalanx CWIS, 2x 20mm Oerlikon, 2x .50 M2HB
Tertiary armament: 2x3 12.75" Mk .46 Torpedoes , 2x Mark 36 SRBOC chaff launchers
Radar: LWO-8, Type 994, R76-C5, Type 1006,
Sonar:G750 Sonar
Other systems: Mk.36 SRBOC Launchers, radar detection, PST-1288, Mk.XII IFF
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Aircraft Specifications:
Type: SH-2F Seasprite
Armament Carried: 2x Mk.46 ASW Torpedoes, 2x Large DC, 2x1 FN MAG 30.60 7.62mm, 2x AGM-65
Engine: 2x GE T58 providing 1,350 shp ea
Crew: 3
Main Rotor Diametre: 44 ft (13.41 m)
Length: 38 ft 4 in (11.68 m) w/ Nose and blades folded
Height: 13 ft 7 in (4.14 m)
Max Speed: 165 mph, (265 km/h)
Empty Weight: 7,040 lb (3,193 kg)
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Sources and other relating documents:
McDougall, R. J. (1989). New Zealand Naval Vessels (pp. 49-48, 156)
Hensley, G. C. (2006). Final approaches : a memoir (p.161)
Lt CDR M.A.Harling (N.D) Gunboat diplomacy? : the RAN and RNZN at Moruroa (p.16)
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/canterbury-frigate/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Canterbury_(F421)
https://www.helis.com/database/unit/345-HMNZS-Canterbury
https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20100331193327/http://hmnzscanterbury.bravehost.com/
https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1994/march/more-leander
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaman_SH-2_Seasprite#Specifications_(SH-2F_Seasprite)

HMNZS Taranaki (4.3)

General Characteristics
Name: HMNZS Taranaki
Country: New Zealand
Type: Frigate
Class name: Rothesay
Year of commission: 1961
Refit: 1974
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Dimensions:
Length: 367 ft (112m)
Beam: 39 ft (12m)
Draught:16 ft (5m)
Displacement: 2,557t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x oil fired double reduction geared steam turbines @ 15,000 hp (11185 kW) overall
Speed: 30kt
Endurance: 5,200 nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 240
Primary armament: 1x2 QF 4.5-inch L45 on mount Mk 6
Secondary armament: 1x4 Sea-Cat GWS-20, 2x1 20mm Oerlikon
Tertiary armament:2x3 12.75" ASW Mk.44 Torpedoes, 2x3 Limbo ASW Mortar
Radar: Type 193Q, Type 277, Type 275, Type 974
Sonar: Type 174, Type 162, Type 170,
Other systems: Mk.XII IFF
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Sources and other relating documents:
McDougall, R. J. (1989). New Zealand Naval Vessels (pp. 41-44)
Marriott, Leo (1983). Royal Navy Frigates 1948-1983 (pp. 55-64)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Taranaki
https://navymuseum.co.nz/explore/by-collections/ships/taranaki/
https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20100406195430/http://www.hmnzstaranaki.org/
https://archive.today/20130414232830/http://www.hmnzstaranaki.org/
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/royal-new-zealand-navy/post-war-operations

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HMAS Stuart (4.0)

General Characteristics
Name: HMAS Stuart
Country: Australia
Type: Frigate
Class name: River (Type 12M)
Year of commission: 1963
Refit: 1963
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Dimensions:
Length: 370 ft (112.8m)
Beam: 41 ft (12.49m)
Draught:17 ft (5.18m)
Displacement: 2,750t
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Propulsion:
Powerplant: 2x oil fired double reduction geared steam turbines @ 15,000 hp (11185 kW) ea
Speed: 31.9kt
Endurance: 3,400nmi @ 12kt
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Armament & sensors:
Compliment: 250
Primary armament: 1x2 QF 4.5 inch Mk 6
Secondary armament: 1x4 Sea-Cat AA missile
Tertiary armament:2x3 Limbo AS mortar 1x Ikara ASW Missile
Radar: SPS-55, M22, LWO2
Sonar: Mulloka Sonar
Other systems: ELT-901
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Sources and other relating documents:
B.E. Dunn, (1986). Royal Australian Navy 75th anniversary, 1911-1986. (pp.40-43)
D.K. Brown, (2003). Rebuilding the Royal Navy. (155-159, 176)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Stuart_(DE_48)
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C45931
https://navyhistory.au/river-class-frigates-in-the-ran-a-brief-history/

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+1 very cool tree. Perhaps commonwealth realm islands can also appear?