Chinese gunboat Minquan

Summary

Minquan was a gunboat of the Republic of China Navy (ROCN). It was constructed at the Jiangnan Shipyard and completed in 1930.[1] During the Second World War, it was part of the ROCN's Second Squadron.[2]

History
Republic of China
NameMinquan
BuilderJiangnan Shipyard
Laid down16 January 1929[1]
Launched21 September 1929[1]
CompletedJanuary 1930[1]
General characteristics
TypeGunboat[1]
Displacement460 long tons (467 t)[1]
Length196.7 ft (60.0 m)[1]
Beam26 ft (7.9 m)[1]
Draught6 ft (1.8 m)[1]
Propulsion
Speed17.5 knots (20.1 mph; 32.4 km/h)[1]
Complement115[1]
Armament
  • 1 × 4.7 in QF[1]
  • 1 × 4 in QF[1]
  • 3 × 6 pdr[1]
  • 6 x machine guns[1]

References edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Wright 2000, p. 151.
  2. ^ Wright 2000, p. 177.

Sources edit

  • Wright, Richard N.J. (2000). The Chinese Steam Navy 1862-1945. London: Chatham Publishing. ISBN 1861761449.