HMS Rochester (L50)

HMS Rochester (L50) was a Shoreham-class sloop of the Royal Navy. She served during the Second World War and was a successful anti-submarine warfare vessel, being credited with the destruction of five U-boats.

HMS Rochester in 1945
History
United Kingdom
NameRochester
BuilderChatham Dockyard
Laid down24 November 1930
Launched16 July 1931
Completed24 March 1932
IdentificationPennant number: L50 (later U50)
FateSold for scrap, January 1951
General characteristics
Class and typeShoreham-class sloop
Displacement1,150 tons
Length281 ft (86 m)
Beam35 ft (11 m)
Draught8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
Propulsion
  • Geared turbines
  • two shafts
  • 2,000 shp (1,500 kW)
Speed16 knots (30 km/h)
Complement95
Armament
  • 2 × QF 4-inch (101.6 mm) Mk V guns (2×1)
  • 4 .5" MG A/A (1×4)
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