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DE-521
HMS HOSTE (K-566)
CLASS: Evarts (lend-lease)
TYPE: GMT (diesel-electric tandem motor drive, short hull, 3" guns)
Displacement: 1,140 (std), 1,430 tons (full) Dimensions: 289' 5" (oa), 283' 6" (wl) x 35' 0" x 11' 0" (max)
Armament: 3-3"/50 Mk22 (1x3), 4-20mm Mk 4 AA (varied by ship),
4 Mk6 depth charge projectors, 2 Mk9 depth charge tracks
Machinery: 4 GM Model 16-278A diesel engines with electric drive, 6000 shp, 2 screws
Speed: 19 knots Range: 4,150 nm @ 12 knots Crew: 156
Operational and Building Data
Laid down by Boston Navy Yard on 14 August 1943, Launched 24 September 1943
Commissioned (USN) Never, to Britain as lend lease 3 December 1943
Returned (USN) 22 August 1945
Fate: Sold May 1946, and broken up for scrap
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painting of Hoste by her CO, Lcdr Frank "Raffles" Greenaway |
Jeremy Greenaway |
History of HMS Hoste (K-566), ex-DE-521
(No U.S. Navy service, History Not Available)
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