HMS Nith (K215)

HMS Nith was a River-class frigate of the Royal Navy during World War II. In 1948, she was transferred to the Egyptian Navy and given the name Domiat.

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

HMS Nith during WWII
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Nith
NamesakeRiver Nith
BuilderHenry Robb Ltd., Leith
Laid down5 September 1941
Launched25 September 1942
Commissioned16 February 1943
FateSold to Egyptian Navy in 1948
History
Republic of Egypt
NameDomiat
NamesakeDamietta
Commissioned1948
FateSunk 31 October 1956
General characteristics As built
Displacement
  • 1,370 long tons (1,392 t)
  • 1,830 long tons (1,859 t) (deep load)
Length
  • 283 ft (86.3 m) p/p
  • 301.25 ft (91.8 m) o/a
Beam36 ft 6 in (11.1 m)
Draught9 ft (2.7 m); 13 ft (4.0 m) (deep load)
Propulsion2 × Admiralty 3-drum boilers, 2 shafts, reciprocating vertical triple expansion, 5,500 ihp (4,100 kW)
Speed
  • 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
  • 20.5 knots (38.0 km/h; 23.6 mph) (turbine ships)
Range7,200 nmi (13,300 km; 8,300 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) with; 440 long tons (447 t) oil fuel
Complement107
Armament
  • 2 × QF 4 in (102 mm)/40 Mk.XIX guns, single mounts CP Mk.XXIII
  • Up to 10 × QF 20 mm (0.79 in) Oerlikon A/A on twin mounts Mk.V and single mounts Mk.III
  • 1 × Hedgehog 24 spigot A/S projector
  • 8 x depth charge throwers, 2 x rails, Up to 150 depth charges
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