Black Swan-class sloop
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The Black Swan class and Modified Black Swan class were two classes of sloop of the Royal Navy and Royal Indian Navy. Twelve Black Swans were launched between 1939 and 1943, including four for the Roy
HMS Black Swan in April 1945
Egret-class sloop
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The Egret-class sloops were a three ship class of a long-range escort vessels used in the Second World War by the Royal Navy. They were an enlarged version of the Bittern class with an extra twin 4-in
Black Swan-class sloop
…HMS Black Swan in April 1945 Class overview Name Black Swan class Operators Royal Navy Royal Indian Navy German Navy Indian Navy Preceded by Egret class Built 1938–1946 In commission 1939–1981 Planned 42 Completed 12 (original) + 25 (modified) Cancelled 5 Lost 6 Retired 30 General characteristics Type…
HMS Auckland in January 1939