Lanciere
Sunk
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Soldati |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 4 × 4.7″ guns in 2 twin mounts |
Crippled at Cape Spartivento and towed home. At Second Sirte; foundered in the storm on the way back with most of her crew.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 × twin 120 mm (4.7 in) guns
- 1 × 120 mm (4.7 in) star shell gun
- 8 × 20 mm (0.8 in) AA guns
- 2 × triple 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
- 2 × depth charge throwers
- 48 mines
| Builder | Cantiere navale di Riva Trigoso |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1 February 1937 |
| Launched | 18 December 1938 |
| Displacement | 1,820–1,850 long tons (1,850–1,880 t) (standard) 2,450–2,550 long tons (2,490–2,590 t) (full load) |
| Length | 106.7 m (350 ft 1 in) (o/a) 101.6 m (333 ft 4 in) (p/p) |
| Speed | 34–35 knots (63–65 km/h; 39–40 mph) |
| Complement | 206 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
18 December 1938
Battle of Cape Spartivento
Damaged
27 November 1940
Stopped by two hits and towed home
22 March 1942
Foundered in the storm on the way home