These
were copies of the RN's CASTLE Class. Only about 45 probably commissioned.
Some were loaned to the USN during WWI, many served to replace war lost
fishing vessels, and a good number were absorbed by the RN as auxiliary
minesweepers during WWII.
TR
Type
Characteristics:
Displacement: 275 tons
Dimensions: 38.1 x 7.2 x 4.1 meters (125 x 23.5 x 13.5 feet)
Propulsion: 10 knots
Crew: ??
Armament: 1 12 Pdr single.
Ships:
