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The ''Bittern''-class sloop was a three-ship class of long-range escort vessels used in the Second World War by the Royal Navy. ==Design== The ''Bittern'' class were built as light, long-range escort ships with limited anti-air capability. They were fitted with Denny-Brown fin stabilisers and a HACS fire control system. Three ships were built: (originally called ''Bittern'', but re-named before launching in 1934), and . ''Enchantress'' was the first in the class, and was built as an armed Admiral's yacht. The armament was two single 4.7-inch guns forward and four 3-pounder saluting guns. Anti-aircraft armament was installed at the outbreak of war, however the aft turret was originally replaced with accommodation and the armament was never replaced. ''Stork'' was unarmed on completion, but with provision for six 4-inch guns, plus AA and ASW weaponry; she served as a survey vessel in the Far East. Her main armament was added at the outbreak of war. ''Bittern'' completed as designed, with the same armament as ''Stork''〔 The design served as the basis for the and s. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bittern-class sloop」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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