HMS Forfar (1918)

HMS Forfar was a Hunt-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy from World War I.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameForfar
BuilderDundee Shipbuilding Company
Launched20 August 1918
FateSold March 1922 to Ward, Inverkeithing
General characteristics
Class and typeHunt class minesweeper (1916), Aberdare sub-class
Displacement710 tons
Length231 ft (70 m)
Beam28 ft (8.5 m)
Draught8 ft (2.4 m)
PropulsionYarrow-type boilers, Vertical triple-expansion engines, 2 shafts, 2,200 ihp
Speedmax 16 knots
Range140 tons coal
Complement73 men
Armament
  • 1 × QF 4-inch (102 mm) forward
  • QF 76 mm (3.0 in) aft
  • 2 × twin 0.303 inch machine guns
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