HMS Maenad (J335)

HMS Maenad was a reciprocating engine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper built for the Royal Navy during the Second World War. She survived the war and was scrapped in 1957.

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

HMS Maenad showing pennant J435, and in dazzle camouflage
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Maenad
BuilderRedfern Construction Co., Toronto
Laid down1 March 1943
Launched8 June 1944
Commissioned16 November 1944
IdentificationPennant number J335
FateArrived for scrapping on 18 December 1957
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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