HMS Cadmus (J230) was an Algerine-class minesweeper powered by steam turbines, constructed during World War II. Launched in 1942, this vessel was built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, Ireland, with her keel laid on 21 July 1941 and her commissioning occurring on 9 September 1942. 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 11 feet (3.4 meters). The ship's standard displacement was approximately 850 long tons (860 tonnes), increasing to 1,125 long tons (1,143 tonnes) at deep load. Her crew comprised about 85 officers and ratings. The ship was powered by two Parsons geared steam turbines, each driving a single shaft, fueled by two Admiralty three-drum boilers. These turbines produced a total of 2,000 indicated horsepower (1,500 kW), enabling a maximum speed of 16.5 knots (30.6 km/h). With a fuel capacity of 660 long tons (671 tonnes) of fuel oil, HMS Cadmus could operate over a range of 5,000 nautical miles (9,300 km) at a cruising speed of 10 knots (19 km/h). Armament included a QF 4-inch (102 mm) Mk V anti-aircraft gun and four twin mounts for Oerlikon 20 mm cannons, although shortages often led to a mix of twin and single mounts. By 1944, these were progressively replaced by single Bofors 40 mm mounts. The vessel was also equipped with four throwers and two rails for depth charges, making her suitable for both minesweeping and anti-submarine duties. After serving during WWII, HMS Cadmus was renamed Georges Lecointe and transferred to Belgium in 1950. She was decommissioned in 1959 and sold to J. Desmedt Burcht in Belgium in 1960, with her scrapping commencing shortly thereafter. Her service history highlights her role as a resilient and versatile minesweeper in wartime and postwar maritime operations.

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