HMS Guardian (1932)

HMS Guardian was a net laying ship of the Royal Navy, launched in 1932 and scrapped in 1962. She was also equipped for target towing and gunnery photography. A second net-layer, HMS Protector, was built to a modified design. Launched in 1936 Protector was scrapped in 1970.

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

HMS Guardian in 1934
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Guardian
BuilderChatham Dockyard
Cost£333,595
Laid down15 October 1931
Launched1 September 1932
Commissioned13 June 1933
Decommissioned1 January 1962
FateScrapped, 1962
General characteristics
TypeNet laying ship
Displacement2,860 long tons (2,906 t)
Length103.02 m (338 ft 0 in)
Beam16.15 m (53 ft 0 in)
Draught4.22 m (13 ft 10 in)
Propulsion
  • 2 × steam turbines
  • 2 × boilers
  • 6,500 shp (4,847 kW)
Speed18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)
Complement181
Armament2 × QF 4 inch Mk V naval guns
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