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Maestrale class destroyer

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Name
  
Maestrale class

Succeeded by
  
Oriani class

In commission
  
1934–1954

Preceded by
  
Folgore class

Built
  
1931–1934

Maestrale-class destroyer

Operators
  
Regia Marina  Marina Militare

The Maestrale class were a group of destroyers built for the Italian Navy and served in World War II. They were an enlarged version of the Dardo-class destroyers. They were 10 metres (33 ft) longer and introduced new pattern 120 mm guns. They formed the basis for subsequent Italian destroyer designs; the Oriani and Soldati classes.

Ships

  • Maestrale
    • Built by CT Riva Trigoso, completed 2 September 1934. Damaged by a mine on 9 January 1943, She was scuttled on 9 September 1943 during the Italian Armistice while being repaired in Genoa.
  • Grecale
    • Built by CNR Ancona, completed 15 November 1934. She survived the war and served in the Marina Militare until 1954.
  • Libeccio
    • Built by CNR Ancona, Laid down 29 Sep 1931 Launched 4 July 1934 completed 23 November 1934. She was sunk on 9 November 1941 by the British submarine Upholder.
  • Scirocco -
    • Built by CT Riva Trigoso, Completed 21 October 1934. Sunk in a storm following the Second Battle of Sirte on 23 March 1942, with only two survivors among the 236-strong crew.

    References

    Maestrale-class destroyer Wikipedia
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