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Bittern class sloop

Bittern class sloop

The "Bittern" class sloop was a three ship class of long-range escort vessels used in the Second World War by the Royal Navy.

Design

They were built as light, long-range escort ships with little anti-air capability. Three were built: HMS "Enchantress", HMS "Bittern" and HMS "Stork". HMS "Enchantress", originally built as HMS "Bittern" but renamed before being launched in 1934, was the first in the class, and was built as an unarmed Admiral's yacht. Armament was restored at the outbreak of war, however the aft turret was originally replaced with accommodation and the armament was never replaced. The under-construction "Enchantress" was then renamed "Bittern".

Career

HMS "Stork" was completed as an unarmed survey vessel, and was only armed after the outbreak of war. The third ship in the class was launched as HMS "Bittern", and completed as designed, but was lost to air attacks in the Norwegian campaign in 1940. HMS "Enchantress" survived the war and was sold into civilian service in 1946, being renamed "Lady Enchantress". She was broken up in 1952. HMS "Stork" remained in service until being broken up in 1958.

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