HMS Niger (J73)

HMS Niger was a Halcyon-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1936 and was sunk during the Second World War. On 5 July 1942, the vessel sailed into a minefield while escorting Convoy QP 13 and struck one of the mines, later sinking with only eight survivors.

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

Niger in 1940
History
United Kingdom
NameNiger
Ordered5 February 1935
BuilderJ. Samuel White, Cowes
Laid down1 April 1935
Launched29 January 1936
HomeportDover, Kent
IdentificationPennant number: J73
FateSunk on 5 July 1942 from damage caused by a mine off Iceland.
General characteristics
Class and typeHalcyon-class minesweeper
Displacement
  • 815–835 long tons (828–848 t)
  • 1,310–1,372 long tons (1,331–1,394 t), full load
Length245 ft 3 in (74.75 m)
Beam33 ft 6 in (10.21 m)
Draught9 ft (2.7 m)
PropulsionVertical triple-expansion, 2,000 ihp (1,500 kW)
Speed17 knots (31 km/h)
Range7,200 nmi (13,330 km) at 10 knots (19 km/h)
Complement80
Armament
  • 2 × QF 4 in Mk.V (L/45 102 mm) guns, single mounts HA Mk.III
  • 4 × QF 0.5 in Mk.III (12.7 mm) Vickers machine guns, quad mount HA Mk.I
  • 8 × 0.303 in (7.7 mm) Lewis machine guns
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