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THE BRITISH EMPIRE: Q3/1948 REPORT

A. Industrial Output

50 Factories:
Fixed IP: 4
Flexible IP: 1
Ship Tonnage: 45

B. Transfers and Acquisitions

C. Unit Relocations

HMS Quadrant, Quality, Quiberon, Quickmatch, Quilliam, Quentin, Queenborough, Quail commission and form 30th Destroyer Flotilla at Singapore on 27 September
HMS Argundu, Yola, Bras, Epe commission and form 1st Seaward Defence Flotilla at Lagos, Nigeria on 20 September
HMS Hamilton commissions and forms 2nd Seaward Defence Flotilla at Bermuda on 28 September
RFA Maidstone commissions with RFA at Valetta on 3 September
RFA Greenwich commissions with RFA at Chatham on 1 September
RFA Tarantness commissions with RFA at Gibraltar on 5 August
RFA Maidstone (old) decommissions at Mombasa for disposal on 1 August
RFA Greenwhich (old) decommissions at Chatham for disposal on 14 July
RFA Vulcan transferred from Valetta to Mombasa on 17 July

D. Navy Programme

Resources Allocated: 45,000 tons
Previous Surplus: 26,142 tons
Unused Scrap: 0 tons
Construction Requirements (See Appendix A): 43,332 tons
Total surplus: 26,810 tons
Scrap Available: 0 tons

E. Infrastructure Programme

Resources Allocated: 0.5IP
Previous Surplus: 0IP
Resources Used: 0.5IP
Carry-over: 0IP

Malta: 1 Type 1 Slip being constructed, 0.1IP received this quarter for total of 0.1IP, begun this quarter
Malta: 1 Type 3 Floating Drydock being constructed, 0.2IP received this quarter for total of 0.6IP
Singapore: 1 Type 3 Floating Drydock being constructed, 0.2IP received this quarter for total of 0.6IP

F. Summary Order Of Battle at End of Quarter

Note: X (Y) +Z = completed/in service (under repair/refit/rebuild) + under construction.

Battleships: 17 + 0
Aircraft Carriers: 16 + 4
Seaplane Carriers/ Tenders: 3 + 0
Heavy Cruisers: 20 (0) + 2
Light Cruisers: 64 + 0
Destroyers: 179 + 4
Oceanic Submarines: 25 + 5
Coastal Submarines: 65 + 0
Small Submarines: 12 + 0
Torpedo Boats: 0 + 0
Escorts/ Sloops: 83 + 6
Large Monitors: 6 + 0
Coastal Gunboats: 24 + 0
Minesweepers: 40 + 0
Coastal Minesweepers: 40 + 0
Motor Torpedo Boats: 184 + 0
Motor Gun Boats: 40 + 0
Seaward Defence Boats: 5 + 0
Landing Ship Dock: 6 + 0
Landing Ship Tank: 6 + 0
Landing Craft Assault LCA: 70 + 0
Landing Craft Vehicle LCV (1): 44 + 0
Landing Craft Vehicle LCV (2): 28 + 0
Landing Craft Vehicle LCV (3): 16 + 0
Landing Craft Infantry LCI: 32 + 0
Landing Craft Tank LCT (1): 24 + 0
Gunnery Training Ship: 2 + 0
Trials Ship: 5 + 0
Aircraft Carrier Tenders: 4 + 0
Destroyer Tenders: 10 + 0
Submarine Tenders: 11 + 0
MTB Tenders: 1 + 0
Diving Tenders: 2 + 0
Repair Ships: 7 + 0
Salvage Vessels: 6 + 0
Boom Defence Vessels: 0 + 4
Tankers: 62 + 0
Cargo Transport: 5 + 1
Colliers: 1 + 0
Royal Yachts: 3 + 0
Admiralty Yacht: 1 + 0
Survey Ships: 7 + 0
Inshore Survey Boats: 6 + 0
Troopships (Colonial Service): 3 + 0
Hospital Ships: 1 + 1
Tugs: 16 + 4
Station Tenders: 4 + 0
Target Barges: 0 + 2
Antarctic Research Vessels: 3 + 0

G. Summary of Laid Up Vessels Awaiting Disposal
Former Queen Elizabeth Class battleships: Queen Elizabeth, Barham, Valiant, Warspite
Former Kent Class heavy cruisers: Kent, Sussex, Norfolk, Suffolk
Former Improved E Class light cruisers: Drake, Cochrane, Pellew, Howard
Former G Class light cruisers: Griffin, Gibraltar
Former S Class destroyers: Al Tami, Al Adrisi, Al Bahi, Al Shaab
Former V&W Class destroyers: Vampire, Vendetta, Voyager, Waterhen
Former Welsh Class destroyers: Cerin, Deira, Gwynedd, Luitcoyt, Rheged
Former U Class destroyers: Unbeaten, Undaunted, United, Unity, Unruffled, Unshaken, Untiring, Upholder
Former Defiant Class torpedo boats: Defiant, Boxer, Hornet, Ferret, Lynx, Bruiser, Charger, Lark, Black Swan, Bittern, Stork, Hart, Peacock, Pheasant, Wren, Egret, Pelican, Ibis, Cygnet, Crane, Hind, Kite, Lapwing
Former O-Class submarines: O1-O10
Former Egyptian patrol craft: Darfeel, Noor-El-Bahr
Great War-era tankers: Elmol, Larchol, Limol, Sprucol

H. Summary Order Of Battle at End of Quarter

Royal Egyptian Navy

Note: X (Y) +Z = completed/in service (under repair/refit/rebuild) + under construction

Coastal Defence Ships: 1 + 0
Patrol Boats: 4 + 0
Sloops: 0 + 4
Motor Patrol Boats: 4 + 0
Royal Yacht: 1 + 0
Transport: 3 + 0
Research Vessel: 1 + 0
Lighthouse Tender: 1 + 0

Royal Iraqi Navy

Note: X (Y) +Z = completed/in service (under repair/refit/rebuild) + under construction.

Coastal Defence Ships: 1 + 0
Heavy Cruisers: 1 + 0
Light Cruisers: 1 + 0
Destroyers: 6 + 0
Patrol Boats: 4 + 0
Royal Yacht: 1 + 0
Tug: 1 + 0

I. Miscellaneous Works

HMS Scylla, Dido, Euryalus, Phoebe, Sirius, 15% refit in harbour costing 978 tons and taking 2.5 months each, total this quarter 4,890 tons, all completed this quarter

APPENDIX A: DETAILED SHIPBUILDING REPORT

Home Stations:

Armstrong:

S-4a:
HMS Maidstone Submarine Depot Ship
Laid Down 1 January 1947
Launched 1 August 1947
1,097 tons this quarter for 11,099 tons
Completed 1 September 1948

S-4b:
HMS Colossus Colossus Class Aircraft Carrier
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched 15 August 1950
2,429 tons this quarter for 7,287 tons
Completion due 15 March 1952

S-3a:
HMS York Town Class Cruiser-Destroyer
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 15 September 1948
883 tons this quarter for 1,766 tons
Completion due 15 April 1949

S-3b:
HMS Sheffield Town Class Cruiser-Destroyer
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 15 September 1948
883 tons this quarter for 1,766 tons
Completion due 15 April 1949

S-3c:
RFA Fort Rosalie Fort Class Ammunition/ Dry Stores Transport
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 1 September 1948
912 tons this quarter for 1,824 tons
Completion due 1 June 1949

S-2a:
HMS Quadrant Q Class A/S Destroyer
Laid Down 1 October 1947
Launched 1 February 1948
307 tons this quarter for 1,690 tons
Completed 1 September 1948

S-2b:
HMS Quality Q Class A/S Destroyer
Laid Down 1 October 1947
Launched 1 February 1948
307 tons this quarter for 1,690 tons
Completed 1 September 1948

S-2c:

S-2d:

S-1a:
HMS Enard Bay Bay Class Sloop
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 1 August 1948
363 tons this quarter for 726 tons
Completion due 15 January 1949

S-1b:
HMS Herne Bay Bay Class Sloop
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 1 August 1948
363 tons this quarter for 726 tons
Completion due 15 January 1949

S-1c:
El Malek Farouk Commonwealth Class Sloop
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched on 15 April 1948
327 tons this quarter for 981 tons
Completion due 1 November 1948

S-1d:
Mohammed Ali El Kebir Commonwealth Class Sloop
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched on 15 April 1948
327 tons this quarter for 981 tons
Completion due 1 November 1948

S-1e:
Ibrahim el Awal Commonwealth Class Sloop
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched on 15 April 1948
327 tons this quarter for 981 tons
Completion due 1 November 1948

S-1f:
Al Seddiq Commonwealth Class Sloop
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched on 15 April 1948
327 tons this quarter for 981 tons
Completion due 1 November 1948

S-1g:

S-0a:
HMS Barbain Bar Class Boom Defence Vessel
Laid Down 1 July 1948
Launched 1 November 1948
243 tons this quarter for 243 tons
Completion due 1 May 1949

S-0b:
HMS Barbarian Bar Class Boom Defence Vessel
Laid Down 1 July 1948
Launched 1 November 1948
243 tons this quarter for 243 tons
Completion due 1 May 1949

S-0c:
HMS Barbastel Bar Class Boom Defence Vessel
Laid Down 1 July 1948
Launched 1 November 1948
243 tons this quarter for 243 tons
Completion due 1 May 1949

S-0d:
HMS Barberry Bar Class Boom Defence Vessel
Laid Down 1 July 1948
Launched 1 November 1948
243 tons this quarter for 243 tons
Completion due 1 May 1949

Beardmore:

S-4a:
HMS Greenwich Destroyer Depot Ship
Laid Down 1 January 1947
Launched 1 August 1947
1,097 tons this quarter for 11,099 tons
Completed 1 September 1948

S-4b:
HMS Vengeance Colossus Class Aircraft Carrier
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched 15 August 1950
2,429 tons this quarter for 7,287 tons
Completion due 15 March 1952

S-3a:
HMS Newcastle Town Class Cruiser-Destroyer
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 15 September 1948
883 tons this quarter for 1,766 tons
Completion due 15 April 1949

S-3b:
HMS Birmingham Town Class Cruiser-Destroyer
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 15 September 1948
883 tons this quarter for 1,766 tons
Completion due 15 April 1949

S-2a:
HMHS Saviour Hospital Ship
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 15 September 1949
1,030 tons this quarter for 2,060 tons
Completion due 15 May 1949

HMS Quiberon Q Class A/S Destroyer
Laid Down 1 October 1947
Launched 1 February 1948
307 tons this quarter for 1,690 tons
Completed 1 September 1948

S-2b:
HMS Quickmatch Q Class A/S Destroyer
Laid Down 1 October 1947
Launched 1 February 1948
307 tons this quarter for 1,690 tons
Completed 1 September 1948

S-2c:
HMS Quilliam Q Class A/S Destroyer
Laid Down 1 October 1947
Launched 1 February 1948
307 tons this quarter for 1,690 tons
Completed 1 September 1948

S-2d:
HMS Quentin Q Class A/S Destroyer
Laid Down 1 October 1947
Launched 1 February 1948
307 tons this quarter for 1,690 tons
Completed 1 September 1948

S-1a:
HMS Hollesley Bay Bay Class Sloop
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 1 August 1948
363 tons this quarter for 726 tons
Completion due 15 January 1949

S-1b:
HMS Largo Bay Bay Class Sloop
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 1 August 1948
363 tons this quarter for 726 tons
Completion due 15 January 1949

S-1c:
HMS Discovery Bay Bay Class Seaward Defence Sloop
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched on 15 April 1948
363 tons this quarter for 1,089 tons
Completion due 1 November 1948

S-1d:
HMS Manatee Bay Bay Class Seaward Defence Sloop
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched on 15 April 1948
363 tons this quarter for 1,089 tons
Completion due 1 November 1948

S-1e:

S-0a:
RFA Agile Agile Class Tug
Laid Down: 1 July 1948
Launched: 1 October 1948
322 tons this quarter for 322 tons
Completion due 1 April 1949

S-0b:
RFA Advice Agile Class Tug
Laid Down: 1 July 1948
Launched: 1 October 1948
322 tons this quarter for 322 tons
Completion due 1 April 1949

S-0c:

Chatham:

S-5a:

S-4a:
HMS Wiltshire Wiltshire Class Heavy Cruiser
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 1 January 1949
1,787 tons this quarter for 3,574 tons
Completion due 1 March 1950

S-4b:

Pembroke:

S-5a:
HMS Powerful Colossus Class Aircraft Carrier
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched 15 August 1950
2,429 tons this quarter for 7,287 tons
Completion due 15 March 1952

RFA Tarantness Lyness Class Carrier Stores Tender
Laid Down 1 January 1947
Launched 15 August 1947
1,604.5 tons this quarter for 9,627 tons
Completed 15 July 1948

S-5b:
HMS Monmouth Wiltshire Class Heavy Cruiser
Laid Down 1 April 1948
Launched 1 January 1949
1,787 tons this quarter for 3,574 tons
Completion due 1 March 1950

Portsmouth:

S-4a:
HMS Terrible Colossus Class Aircraft Carrier
Laid Down 1 January 1948
Launched 15 August 1950
2,429 tons this quarter for 7,287 tons
Completion due 15 March 1952

S-1a:
HMS Queenborough Q Class A/S Destroyer
Laid Down 1 October 1947
Launched 1 February 1948
307 tons this quarter for 1,690 tons
Completed 1 September 1948

S-1b:

S-0a:

S-0b:

Royal Dockyard Malta:

S-1a:
HMS Quail Q Class A/S Destroyer
Laid Down 1 October 1947
Launched 1 February 1948
307 tons this quarter for 1,690 tons
Completed 1 September 1948


Small Craft

Vosper Thornycroft
1x Ley Class Seaward Defence Boat, 160 tons

British Power Boats

Fairmile
2x Ley Class Seaward Defence Boat, 160 tons each totalling 320 tons

Vickers (Barrow-in-Furness)

William Denny & Brothers
2x Ley Class Seaward Defence Boat, 160 tons each totalling 320 tons


APPENDIX B: DETAILED DRYDOCK REPORT
Portsmouth
3 Type 4 Drydocks
3 Type 2 Drydocks
D-2a:
Job No.518 Target Barge
Laid Down 1 July 1948
1,277 tons this quarter for 1,277 tons
Completion due 1 September 1949

5 Type 1 Drydocks
D-1a:
HMS Oberon O Class Submarine
Laid Down 1 January 1948
204 tons this quarter for 612 tons
Completion due 1 October 1948

D-1b:
HMS Odin O Class Submarine
Laid Down 1 January 1948
204 tons this quarter for 612 tons
Completion due 1 October 1948

5 Type 0 Drydocks
Portland
1 Type 1 Drydock
HMS Dyfed 25% refit (15% cost) total cost 292 tons taking 3 months, completed this quarter
Dover
1 Type 1 Drydock
Pembroke
1 Type 1 Drydock
D-1a:
Job No.519 Target Barge
Laid Down 1 July 1948
1,591.5 tons this quarter for 1,591.5 tons
Completion due 1 January 1950

1 Type 1 Floating Drydock
Haulbowline (under Irish control)
1 Type 2 Drydock
1 Type 1 Drydock
Rosyth - Port Edgar
1 Type 4 Drydock
1 Type 3 Drydock
2 Type 1 Drydocks
3 Type 0 Drydocks
Chatham
1 Type 3 Drydock
1 Type 2 Drydock
3 Type 1 Drydocks

D-1a:
HMS Olympus O Class Submarine
Laid Down 1 January 1948
204 tons this quarter for 612 tons
Completion due 1 October 1948

D-1b:
HMS Osiris O Class Submarine
Laid Down 1 January 1948
204 tons this quarter for 612 tons
Completion due 1 October 1948

2 Type 0 Drydocks
D-0a:
RFA Accord Agile Class Tug
Laid Down: 1 July 1948
Launched: 1 October 1948
322 tons this quarter for 322 tons
Completion due 1 April 1949

D-0b:
RFA Adroit Agile Class Tug
Laid Down: 1 July 1948
Launched: 1 October 1948
322 tons this quarter for 322 tons
Completion due 1 April 1949

Sheerness
2 Type 1 Drydocks
D-1a:
HMS Otter O Class Submarine
Laid Down 1 January 1948
204 tons this quarter for 612 tons
Completion due 1 October 1948

4 Type 0 Drydocks
Invergordon
1 Type 3 Drydock
1 Type 2 Drydock
Gibraltar
1 Type 4 Drydock
1 Type 2 Drydock
2 Type 1 Drydock
1 Type 0 Drydock
Port Said
1 Type 1 Drydock
1 Type 1 Floating Drydock
Alexandria
1 Type 4 Drydock
1 Type 1 Drydock
HMS Wellington 50% refit costing 1,689 tons taking 6 months, 844.5 tons this quarter for 1,689 tons, completed this quarter
Malta
1 Type 4 Drydock
1 Type 2 Drydock
2 Type 1 Drydocks
Aden
Type 1 Floating Drydock
Basra
1 Type 1 Floating Drydock
Singapore
1 Type 4 Drydock
1 Type 2 Drydock
4 Type 1 Drydocks
2 Type 0 Drydocks
Hong Kong
1 Type 3 Drydock
HMS Marlborough 50% refit costing 1,689 tons taking 6 months, 844.5 tons this quarter for 1,689 tons, completed this quarter
1 Type 2 Drydock
2 Type 1 Drydocks