HMS Niger (J442)

HMS Niger (J442) was a reciprocating engine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper during the Second World War.

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

HMS Niger
History
United Kingdom
NameNiger
NamesakeNiger
Ordered9 June 1943
BuilderLobnitz & Company, Renfrew
Laid down5 November 1944
Launched1 May 1945
Commissioned21 September 1945
IdentificationPennant number: J442
FateScrapped, 1966
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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