HMS Wave was an Algerine-class minesweeper powered by reciprocating engines, built for the Royal Navy during World War II. She measured 225 feet (68.6 meters) in length overall, with a beam of 35 feet 6 inches (10.8 meters) and a draught of 12 feet 3 inches (3.7 meters). The vessel had a standard displacement of approximately 1,010 to 1,030 long tons (1,030–1,050 tons) and a deep load displacement of around 1,305 to 1,325 long tons (1,326–1,346 tons). Her crew complement consisted of 85 officers and ratings. Propelled by two vertical triple-expansion steam engines supplied by two Admiralty three-drum boilers, HMS Wave produced a total of 2,400 indicated horsepower, enabling a maximum speed of 16.5 knots (about 19 miles per hour). She could carry up to 660 long tons (671 tons) of fuel oil, granting her a range of approximately 5,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 10 knots. The vessel was armed with a QF 4-inch (102 mm) Mk V anti-aircraft gun and four twin-gun mounts for Oerlikon 20 mm cannons. Due to shortages early in her service, some ships in her class carried single mounts instead. By 1944, these were progressively replaced by Bofors 40 mm mounts. HMS Wave was also equipped with four depth charge throwers and two rails, enabling her to perform minesweeping and anti-submarine duties. Constructed by Lobnitz & Co. in Renfrew, Scotland, HMS Wave was laid down on 17 March 1944, launched on 18 August 1944, and completed on 14 November 1944—an remarkably quick build time of just under nine months. She served with the 10th Minesweeping Flotilla, participating in operations off Norway in January 1945, and was later deployed to the Far East in October 1945. After returning to Britain in 1946, she joined the Fishery Protection Squadron. On 30 September 1952, HMS Wave was driven ashore in St Ives Bay during a storm when her anchor chain broke, resulting in a hull breach. Sixty-two crew members were evacuated by breeches buoy, with 32 remaining onboard until she was salvaged and repaired at Devonport. She served as the Senior Officer's Ship of the Fishery Protection Squadron from December 1956 to July 1958. HMS Wave was finally scrapped at Gateshead by King starting 4 April 1962.

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