HMS Starling (U66)

HMS Starling, pennant number U66, was a Modified Black Swan-class sloop of the Royal Navy. She was active in the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War and was the most successful anti-submarine warfare vessel of the Royal Navy, being credited with the destruction of fourteen U-boats.

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

HMS Starling underway, in 1943
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Starling
NamesakeStarling
BuilderFairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan
Laid down21 October 1941
Launched14 October 1942
Completed1 April 1943
ReclassifiedAs a frigate in 1947
FateBroken up July 1965
General characteristics
Class and typeModified Black Swan-class sloop
Displacement1,350 tons
Length299 ft 6 in (91.29 m)
Beam38 ft 6 in (11.73 m)
Draught11 ft (3.4 m)
Propulsion
  • Geared turbines, 2 shafts
  • 4,300 hp (3.21 MW)
Speed20 knots (37 km/h)
Range7,500 nmi (13,900 km) at 12 kn (22 km/h)
Complement192
Armament
  • 6 × 4-inch (102 mm) AA guns (3 × 2)
  • 4 × 2-pounder (40 mm) AA pom-poms
  • 12 × 20 mm Oerlikon AA guns (6 × 2)
  • 8 x Depth charge throwers, 2 x rails: 110 d/c
Service record
Part of: 2nd Support Group
Commanders: Frederick John Walker
Operations:
Victories: 15 U-boats (shared)
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