HMS Falmouth (L34)

HMS Falmouth was a Shoreham-class sloop of the British Royal Navy. Falmouth was built at Devonport Dockyard in 1931–1932. The ship was used as a despatch vessel on the China Station in the 1930s, but the Second World War resulted in her being rearmed, and used for escort duties. From 1952, Falmouth was used as a stationary drillship until she was scrapped in 1968.

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

Falmouth in 1942
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Falmouth
BuilderDevonport Dockyard
Laid down14 August 1931
Launched19 April 1932
Completed27 October 1932
IdentificationPennant number: L34 (later U34, F34)
FateScrapped 1968
General characteristics
Class and typeShoreham-class sloop
Displacement1,105 long tons (1,123 t)
Length281 ft (86 m)
Beam35 ft (11 m)
Draught8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
PropulsionGeared turbines, 2 shafts, 2,000 shp (1,491 kW)
Speed16 knots (18 mph; 30 km/h)
Complement95
Armament
  • 2 × QF 4 in (100 mm) Mk V guns (2×1)
  • 4 × .5 inch anti-aircraft machine guns (1×4)
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