Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
|
| gptkbp:armament |
4 x 20 mm Oerlikon guns
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Battle Honours
|
| gptkbp:builder |
gptkb:Harland_and_Wolff
|
| gptkbp:class |
M-class minesweeper
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lieutenant_Commander_A._B._Jones
|
| gptkbp:commissioned |
gptkb:Captain_John_Smith
1944 |
| gptkbp:constructedIn |
Belfast,_Northern_Ireland
|
| gptkbp:crew |
50 personnel
|
| gptkbp:decommissioned |
1946
|
| gptkbp:deployedTo |
gptkb:English_Channel
gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea gptkb:North_Sea 1945 |
| gptkbp:displacement |
650 tons
|
| gptkbp:fate |
sold for scrap
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of naval resilience
contributed to naval warfare tactics influenced future minesweeper designs part of post-war naval strategy contributed to the safety of shipping lanes involved in humanitarian missions post-war involved in training exercises for new recruits part of the transition to modern naval warfare recognized for bravery in operations recognized in naval history books served as a model for future naval vessels served during a pivotal time in history involved in international naval cooperation efforts demonstrated effectiveness of minesweeping operations part_of_the_Royal_Navy's_modernization_efforts enhanced_the_Royal_Navy's_capabilities part_of_the_legacy_of_the_Royal_Navy |
| gptkbp:homePort |
gptkb:Portsmouth
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
HMS Wren (M 66)
|
| gptkbp:launched |
1943
|
| gptkbp:length |
186 feet
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
assisted in D-Day landings
participated_in_Operation_Neptune swept_mines_in_the_English_Channel |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
|
| gptkbp:propulsion |
diesel engines
|
| gptkbp:range |
1,500 nautical miles
|
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
gptkb:HMS_Wren_(M_66)_II
|
| gptkbp:secondary_mission |
mine clearance operations
|
| gptkbp:services |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:sister_ship |
gptkb:HMS_Widgeon_(M_67)
|
| gptkbp:speed |
20 knots
|