1941 : Launched and completed as HMS Sundew
1942 - 1947 : Loaned to the Free French Navy and renamed Roselys
1947 : Returned to the British Government and name reverted to HMS Sundew
Flower-Clas Corvette HMS SUNDEW Pennant No. K 57
21-09-1939 : Ordered
04-11-1940 : Laid Down
28-05-1941 : Launched
19-09-1941 : Completed
Dimensions : 62.6 mts x 10.1 mts x 4.04 mts
Tonnages : 940 tons / 1,180 tons
Complement : 85
Propulsion :
Triple Expansion Steam Reciprocating Engine supplied with steam from 2 x S.E. oil-fired cylindrical Boilers
Power, Speed & Range : 2,750 IHP : 16 knots : 5,000 nautical miles at a mean speed of 10 knots
Armaments :
1 x 4" AA Gun : 2 x 57mm AA Guns : 1 x 40mm AA Gun : 2 x 20mm AA Guns : 6 x Depth-Charge Throwers
Vessel sold on 23-10-1947 to the West of Scotland Shipbreaking Company Limited, Troon,for breaking.
Arrived at Troon in March 1948
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