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Name: STAFFORD
Type: Inshore Minesweeper
Keel:
Launched: 20/09/1918
Completed: 02/1919
Builder: Charles Rennoldson & Co
Yard: South Shields
Yard Number: 200
Dimensions: 710disp - 930disp, 220.0 x 28.5 x 7.5(draft)ft
Engines: 2 x VT3cyl (13.25, 21.25 & 34 x 21ins), 2200ihp
Engines by: Shields Engineering and Dry Dock Co Ltd, North Shields
Propulsion: 2 x Screws, 16.5knots
Construction: Steel
Armament: 1 x 4.0ins QF, 1 x 12pdr AA guns
History:
02/1919 British Royal Navy
26/06/1928 Broken up
Comments: Member of the Hunt Class
Laid down as STAITHES
26/06/1928: Sold for breaking up whilst at Chatham for £2,225
22/07/1928: Arrived at Charlestown for breaking up by Alloa Shipbreaking Co Ltd
25/08/1928: Breaking up commenced


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