Jump to content

Raven-class minesweeper

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Russ3Z (talk | contribs) at 22:57, 2 May 2009 (infobox ship begin). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Class overview
NameRaven class minesweeper
BuildersNorfolk Navy Yard
Operators United States Navy
Succeeded byAuk class minesweeper
In commission11 November 1940 - 31 May 1946
Completed2
Lost1
Retired1
Preserved0
General characteristics
TypeMinesweeper
Displacement1,040 tons
LengthTemplate:Ft in to m
BeamTemplate:Ft in to m
DraftTemplate:Ft in to m
Speed18 knots (33 km/h)
Complement105 officers and men
Armamentlist error: <br /> list (help)
1 × 3"/50 caliber gun
1 × 40 mm AA guns

The Raven class of U.S. Navy minesweepers was the basis upon which the Auk class of U.S. Navy minesweepers was based.

The Raven class has the following specifications:

  • Displacement: 1040 tons
  • Length: 220.6'
  • Beam: 32'2"
  • Draft: 9'4"
  • Complement: 100-105 officers and men
  • Speed: 18 knots
  • Armament: 1-3 inch, 2-40 mm(AA).