HMS Gentian (1915)

HMS Gentian was an Arabis-class sloop that was sent to assist the Baltic States and their fight for independence. While clearing mines on 15 or 16 July 1919, according to different sources, Gentian and the sloop HMS Myrtle both hit mines and sank with the loss of nine sailors.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameGentian
BuilderGreenock & Grangemouth Dockyard Co. Ltd.
Yard numberNo 376
Launched23 December 1915
CompletedFebruary 1916
FateSunk 15 or 16 July 1919
General characteristics
Class and typeArabis-class sloop
Displacement1,250 tons
Length
  • 255 ft 3 in (77.80 m) p/p
  • 267 ft 9 in (81.61 m) o/a
Beam33 ft 6 in (10.21 m)
Draught11 ft 9 in (3.58 m)
Propulsion
  • 1 × 4-cylinder triple expansion engine
  • 2 × cylindrical boilers
  • 1 screw
Speed17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph)
Range2,000 nmi (3,700 km; 2,300 mi) at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph) with max. 260 tons of coal
Complement79 men
ArmamentTypically 2 × 4 or 4.7-inch guns and 2 × 3-pounder (47 mm) AA guns with some lesser variants
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