:::: Modern Warships - GREAT BRITAIN
WILTON x 4
Code - N196
£1.35
Class - 114
Date - 1954
Type - MS
Description - H.M.S. WILTON x 4 N196
Class of 118 "Ton" Class Coastal Minesweepers
completed 1952-59. As well as Royal Navy, they
served in the navies of Ireland, India, Australia,
Argentina, Malaysia, South Africa and Ghana.
In addition 34 of the almost identical Sirius class
built for France and 3 for Yugoslavia.
Tonnage 360 tons Dimensions 140' x 29' x 8'3"
Armament 1 x 40mm, 2 x 20mm
Speed 15 knots
18 later converted to Minehunters and 5 to patrol
craft with additional 40mm gun.
