HMS Snowdrop (1915)

HMS Snowdrop was an Azalea-class sloop of the Royal Navy. She served during the First World War. Snowdrop survived the war and was sold for scrap in 1923.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Snowdrop
BuilderMcMillann
Launched7 October 1915
Decommissioned15 January 1923
FateSold for breaking up on 15 January 1923
General characteristics
Class and typeAzalea-class sloop
Displacement1,250 long tons (1,270 t)
Length
  • 255 ft 3 in (77.80 m) p.p.
  • 267 ft 9 in (81.61 m) o/a
Beam33 ft 6 in (10.21 m)
Draught11 ft 9 in (3.58 m)
Propulsion
  • 1 × 4-cylinder triple expansion engine
  • 2 × cylindrical boilers
  • 1 × propeller
Speed17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph)
Range2,000 nmi (3,700 km; 2,300 mi) at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph) with maximum load of fuel
Capacity260 short tons (240 t) of coal (maximum)
Complement79 men
Armament2 × 1 - QF 4 inch Mk IV guns, BL 4 inch Mk IX guns or QF 4.7 inch Mk IV guns and 2 × 1 - 3-pounders (47 mm) AA. A few had no 3-pounders.
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