HMS Larne (J274)

HMS Larne (J274) was a reciprocating engine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper during the Second World War. She survived the war and was sold to Italy in 1947 as Alabarda (F 560).

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

Alabarda (F 560)
History
United Kingdom
NameLarne
NamesakeLarne
Ordered3 May 1942
BuilderLobnitz & Company, Renfrew
Laid down25 January 1943
Launched2 September 1943
Commissioned22 November 1943
Decommissioned1946
IdentificationPennant number: J274
FateSold to the Italy, 1946
Italy
NameEritrea
NamesakeEritrea
Acquired1946
Commissioned1 April 1950
RenamedAlabarda
NamesakeAlabarda
Decommissioned1 July 1968
HomeportTaranto
IdentificationPennant number: F 560
FateScrapped, 1981
General characteristics
Class and typeAlgerine-class minesweeper
Displacement
  • 1,030 long tons (1,047 t) (standard)
  • 1,325 long tons (1,346 t) (deep)
Length225 ft (69 m) o/a
Beam35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Draught12.25 ft 6 in (3.89 m)
Installed power
  • 2 × Admiralty 3-drum boilers
  • 2,400 ihp (1,800 kW)
Propulsion
  • 2 shafts
  • 2 vertical triple-expansion steam engines
Speed16.5 knots (30.6 km/h; 19.0 mph)
Range5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph)
Complement85
Armament
  • 1 × QF 4 in (102 mm) Mk V anti-aircraft gun
  • 4 × twin Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
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