HMS Bridlington (J65)

HMS Bridlington was a British Bangor-class minesweeper. She served in the Second World War in the Royal Navy, and in the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1946-1958.

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

HMS Bridlington
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Bridlington
BuilderWilliam Denny and Brothers, Dumbarton
Laid down11 September 1939
Launched29 February 1940
Commissioned28 September 1940
Decommissioned1946
Stricken1946
FateTransferred to RAF, 1946
Royal Air Force
NameHMAFV Bridlington
OperatorRoyal Air Force Marine Branch
Acquired1946
FateScrapped 6 May 1958
General characteristics
Class and typeBangor-class minesweeper
Displacement605 tons
Length162 ft (49.4 m)
Beam28 ft (8.5 m)
Draught8.25 ft (2.51 m)
Propulsion2 shafts, 9-cylinder diesel, 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW)
Speed16 knots (30 km/h)
Complement60
Armament
  • 1 × QF 12-pounder 3 in (76.2 mm) gun
  • 1 × quadruple 0.5 in (12.7 mm) Vickers machine gun Mark III
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