HMS Ariadne was an Abdiel Class mine-layer. Ships of this class were still being commissioned and put into service during the Second World War, HMS Ariadne in 1943. These ships were designed to lay minefields at high speed. 150 mines were carried for this purpose. Depth charges were also carried for anti-submarine warfare. HMS Ariadne initially saw service in the Pacific theatre until she was ordered back to home waters in 1945 to help in the fight against the U-boats.
- Water-line hull.
- Deck with comprehensive superstructures.
- Lifeboats.
- Gun turrets.
- An authentic depiction of HMS Ariadne, Abdiel-class Minelayer, Royal Navy, 1943.
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