Post by fluorophil on Jun 18, 2011 15:32:21 GMT -5
A class of six fast minelayers, sometimes referred to as cruiser-minelayers, in service from 1941 - 1972. They were very effective ships in their intended role, the combination of high internal capacity and exceptionally high speed meant that they were extremely valuable fast transports. As such for much of their service they were used for running supplies; particularly men and matériel to isolated garrisons such as during the siege of Tobruk and Malta in Operation Harpoon. (Wikipedia)
Ships in class: Abdiel, Latona, Manxman, Welshman, Ariadne, Apollo.
Something to throw into the mix - an interception scenario in the Med perhaps?
My references (mainly books - however I have more references than Wikipedia - including theirs!) :
Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1922 - 1946. (2006 reprint)
British and Empire Warships of the Second World War. (1998) (H.T. Lenton)
British Cruisers: Two World Wars and After. (2011) (N. Friedman)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdiel_class_minelayer
Proposed stats:
Abdiel Class Minelayer (9+)
Hull points:11 (2650 tons) - I am using Conway's because that's what Harry has based every other ship on...
Move step: Destroyer
Shoot step: Destroyer
Fire Control: RDR
Armor: 4
SAV: 1
AA/ASW: 3/0
Speed:10 (39.75 kts)
Weapon:
Secondary: 4in/45 x 6 (3 x 2)
Primary Gun Data:
Short: Med: Long: Ext:
Pen: DMG:
Secondary Guns:
Short: 8 Med: 16 Long: 24 Ext:32
Pen:1 DMG:2
FPS (4) (2 x 2)
APS (2) (1 x 2)
Aircraft: Nil.
TT: Nil
Mines: Up to 156
The above stats are provisional and hopefully the catalyst for discussion. As always, if you disagree with me, constructive criticism is always welcome...
Ships in class: Abdiel, Latona, Manxman, Welshman, Ariadne, Apollo.
Something to throw into the mix - an interception scenario in the Med perhaps?
My references (mainly books - however I have more references than Wikipedia - including theirs!) :
Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1922 - 1946. (2006 reprint)
British and Empire Warships of the Second World War. (1998) (H.T. Lenton)
British Cruisers: Two World Wars and After. (2011) (N. Friedman)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdiel_class_minelayer
Proposed stats:
Abdiel Class Minelayer (9+)
Hull points:11 (2650 tons) - I am using Conway's because that's what Harry has based every other ship on...
Move step: Destroyer
Shoot step: Destroyer
Fire Control: RDR
Armor: 4
SAV: 1
AA/ASW: 3/0
Speed:10 (39.75 kts)
Weapon:
Secondary: 4in/45 x 6 (3 x 2)
Primary Gun Data:
Short: Med: Long: Ext:
Pen: DMG:
Secondary Guns:
Short: 8 Med: 16 Long: 24 Ext:32
Pen:1 DMG:2
FPS (4) (2 x 2)
APS (2) (1 x 2)
Aircraft: Nil.
TT: Nil
Mines: Up to 156
The above stats are provisional and hopefully the catalyst for discussion. As always, if you disagree with me, constructive criticism is always welcome...