HMS Pelican (L86)

HMS Pelican (L86) was an Egret-class sloop, built for the British Royal Navy. She was active during the Second World War and was a successful anti-submarine warfare vessel, being credited with the destruction of four U-boats.

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

HMS Pelican in 1944
History
United Kingdom
NamePelican
BuilderThornycroft, Woolston
Laid down7 September 1937
Launched12 September 1938
Commissioned2 March 1939
IdentificationPennant number: L86, later U86, B294 British Pacific Fleet, F86 post war
FateScrapped, 1958
General characteristics
Class and typeEgret-class sloop
Displacement1,200 tons
Length276 ft (84 m)
Propulsion
  • Geared steam turbines on two shafts
  • 3,600 shp (2,700 kW)
Speed19.25 knots (35.65 km/h; 22.15 mph)
Complement188
Armament
  • 8 × 4-inch (102 mm) (4 × 2)
  • 4 × 0.5-inch (13 mm) (1 × 4)
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