HMS Amethyst (F116)

HMS Amethyst was a modified Black Swan-class sloop of the Royal Navy. She was laid down by Alexander Stephen and Sons of Linthouse, Govan, Scotland on 25 March 1942, launched on 7 May 1943 and commissioned on 2 November 1943, with the pennant number U16. After the Second World War she was modified and redesignated as a frigate, and renumbered F116.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Amethyst.

Amethyst during the Second World War
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Amethyst
BuilderAlexander Stephen and Sons, Govan
Laid down25 March 1942
Launched7 May 1943
Commissioned2 November 1943
IdentificationPennant number: U16 (later F116)
FateScrapped 19 January 1957
General characteristics
Class and typeModified Black Swan-class sloop
Displacement1,350 tons
Length283 ft (86 m)
Beam38.5 ft (11.7 m)
Propulsion
  • Geared turbines
  • Two shafts
Speed20 knots (37 km/h) at 4,300 hp (3,200 kW)
Complement192 men + 1 cat
Armament
  • 6 × QF 4 in Mk XVI anti-aircraft guns
  • 12 × 20 mm anti-aircraft guns
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