HMS Aubrietia (1916)

HMS Aubrietia was one of 12 Aubrietia-class sloops completed for the Royal Navy and was launched in 1916. During World War I, she functioned as a Q-Ship and served under the name Q.13, also taking the names Kai, Winton and Zebal. Aubrietia was part of the 1st Sloop flotilla, based in Queenstown and subsequently, the 3rd Sloop Flotilla in the North Sea.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameAubrietia
OrderedJanuary 1916
BuilderBlyth Shipbuilding Company, Blyth, Northumberland
Laid down1 January 1916
Launched17 June 1916
IdentificationPennant number: Q.13 (1916), T.06 (Jan, 1918)
FateSold 25 October 1922 to R.H. Partridge
General characteristics
Class and typeAubrietia-class sloop
Displacement1,250 tons
Length268 ft 0 in (81.69 m) o/a
Beam33 ft 0 in (10.06 m)
Draught11 ft 0 in (3.35 m)
Propulsion
  • 1 × 4-cylinder triple expansion steam engine
  • 2000ihp
  • 2 boilers, coal
  • Single shaft, 1 screw
Speed16.0 knots (29.6 km/h; 18.4 mph)
Complement90 (RN)
Armament
ArmourTriple hull in bows

Aubrietia was sold for scrap on 25 October 1922.

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