ORP Kujawiak

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The ORP Kujawiak was a British Hunt-class destroyer escort, formerly named the HMS Oakley. It was lain down on November 22, 1939 and launched on October 30, 1940. It was commissioned to the Polish Navy in June of 1941. It finally sunk on June 16, 1942 after running into a mine near Malta. 25 Polish sailors died and 20 were wounded.

[edit] General Characteristics

  • Displacement: 1050 tons standard, 1490 tons full load
  • Length: 85 m
  • Beam: 9.5 m,
  • Draught: 2.4 meters.
  • Speed: 27 knots,
  • Crew: 160
  • Machinery, 2 shaft steam turbines 19,000 hp
  • Range
    • 2500 nautical miles at 20 knots
    • 3700 nautical miles at 14 knots
  • Armament
    • 6 102 mm guns ( 3 twin turrets)
    • 4 40 mm Anti Aircraft cannons
    • 2 to 4 20 mm Anti Aircraft cannons
    • 6 Depth charge throweres

Commanding officers Komandor Porucznik Ludwik Lichodziejewski


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