Gunboat G BIGLIERI?

nicknobbyclark · Post by **nicknobbyclark** » 05 Dec 2006 13:32

Looking for anything regarding the GIUSEPPE BIGLIERI or G BIGLIERI

So far this is all I have is as follows:

Originally built as a Fishing Vessel (MERLUZZO) and built by Deutsche Werft, Finkenwerder launched 2.10.1924. MERLUZZO was renamed GIUSEPPE BIGLIERI in 1933 Apparently taken over by the Italian Navy and armed as a patrol vessel (Gunboat?)

She was scuttled at Massawa 8.4.1941 but salvaged by the Allies and would like to know more about this and her use in the Royal Navy as HMS BIGLIERI

Any help would be much apprieciated

Nick

Martti · Post by **Martti** » 05 Dec 2006 18:08

This is what I found from http://www.regiamarina.net/arsenals/shi ... per_us.htm

Giuseppe Biglieri

Shipyard: Deutch Werft, Hamburg
Length: 44.92 m
Width: 7.50 m
Draft: 3.81 m
Displacement: 666.5 t.
Machinery: 1
Propellers: 1
Total HP: 400
Speed: 9
Range: 4146
Armament: 2 x 76 mm, 2 x 6.5 mm

nicknobbyclark · Post by **nicknobbyclark** » 06 Dec 2006 12:35

Thanks Martti

I found the details on Giuseppe Biglieri useful.

The web site you provided the link for was an interesting one too.

Nick

Lupo Solitario · Post by **Lupo Solitario** » 06 Dec 2006 14:29

built in 1924 as Fisherboat.

Purchased by Italian Navy as Minesweeper "Giuseppe Biglieri" in 1931. Incorporated offcially February 1, 1933.
Requalified "gunboat" in 1938