HMT Almond
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMT Almond |
| Builder | Ardrossan Dockyard |
| Launched | 22 May 1940 |
| Fate | Sunk 2 February 1941 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type | Tree-class trawler |
| Displacement | 530 long tons (540 t) |
| Length | |
| Beam | 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m) |
| Draught | 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 11.5 knots (21.3 km/h; 13.2 mph) |
| Complement | 35 |
| Armament | 1 × QF 12-pounder 12 cwt naval gun |
HMT Almond was a Tree-class naval trawler of the British Royal Navy. Almond was launched in 1940 and served in World War II, being sunk by a mine on 2 February 1941.
Construction[edit]
Almond was laid down on 18 August 1939[2] at Ardrossan Dockyard, on the south west coast of Scotland. She was launched on 22 May 1940,[1] and commissioned on 20 August that year.[2] At this latter time some crew members were posted to Ardrossan. They were billeted in civilian accommodation, some were joined by their family.
Service[edit]
She sailed to Tynemouth in order to have her armament fitted, then to Milford Haven, Wales, to commence minesweeping duties. She had a crew complement of 20, 19 of whom were killed when she was sunk by a mine on 2 February 1941, at about 2:00 pm, when returning to Falmouth, Cornwall after sweeping duties accompanied by another sweeper, which is currently unknown.[3]
A dedication to HMT Almond can be seen at the RNPS Museum, Sparrows Nest, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. This being the wartime headquarters of the RNPS. There is also a memorial in the adjacent park, Bell View.
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- Gardiner, Robert; Chesneau, Roger, eds. (1980). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1922-1946. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-146-7.
- Lenton, H. T.; Colledge, J. J. (1973). Warships of World War II. Shepperton, UK: Ian Allan. ISBN 0-7110-0403-X.