1 The Isles class and sisters

Drawing: Frank Abelsen

Displacement             545 tons

Hull                             164oa/157pp/27.5/10.6 ft

Engine                        Triple-expansion 850 ihp (Shakespearian 950 ihp)

Speed                         12 knots

Basic armament:       1x12 pdr, 3x20 mm anti-aircraft guns

Manning:                    25-40, depending on purpose

In 1944 four units were transferred to the Royal Norwegian Navy for manning (although HMS Eday had to be returned for technical reasons and replaced):

HMS Shiant    became           RNN Jeløy

HMS Inchmarnock                 RNN Karmøy

HMS Kerrea                          RNN Oksøy

HMS Eday                            RNN Tromøy (1)

HMS Mincalo                         RNN Tromøy (2)

These were in commission until 1946 and were then returned to Admiralty.

Drawing:Arne Tandberg

Drawing: John Lambert