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=History=
During World war two many navies needs small vessels quickly and  simplist solution was to  purchased many trawlers and other auxiliary vessels of civilian pattern and adapted them for ASW and minesweeping duties. Armed trawlers mainly performed escort duties for slow convoys, port picket and shore patrols. The trawlers were formidable AA platforms and defensive enemies for submarines and light vessels but no match for capital ships.
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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''armed trawler'''
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Armed Trawler'''
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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Specifications
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Specifications
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| '''Type''' || Patrol Boat
| '''Type''' || Patrol Boat
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;"
| '''Armament''' || 1 x 76-mm main gun,<br>1 x QF quad 2pdr "pom-pom" AA cannon Mk VII,<br>2 x twin 20-mm Oerlikon cannon
| '''Armament''' || 1 x 76-mm Main Gun,<br>1 x QF Quad 2pdr "Pom-Pom" AA Cannon Mk VII,<br>2 x Twin 20-mm Oerlikon Cannon
|- style="background: white;"
|- style="background: white;"
| '''Crew''' || 6  
| '''Crew''' || 6 Total (Position: Role)<br>1: Helmsman<br>2: Lookout<br>3: Forward Deck Gun<br>4:  Starboard Anti-Air Gunner<br>5: Port Anti-Air Gunner<br>6: Rear Anti-Air Gunner
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;"
| '''Weight''' || 750 tons
| '''Weight''' || 750 Tons
|- style="background: white;"
|- style="background: white;"
|  '''Top Speed''' || 12 knots
|  '''Top Speed''' || 12 Knots
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=History=
Naval trawlers are vessels built along the lines of a fishing trawler but fitted out for naval purposes; they were widely used during the First and Second World Wars. Some—known in the Royal Navy as "Admiralty trawlers"— were purpose-built to naval specifications, others adapted from civilian use. Fishing trawlers were particularly suited for many naval requirements because they were robust vessels designed to work heavy trawls in all types of weather, and had large clear working decks. A minesweeper could be created by replacing the trawl with a mine sweep. Adding depth charge racks on the deck, ASDIC sonar below, and a 3-inch (76 mm) or 4-inch (102 mm) gun in the bow equipped the trawler for anti-submarine duties.


=Game Play=
=Game Play=
Its role in World War II Online is to support amphibious operations and provide and other fire support close to shore, as well as defence against smaller vessels. The trawler is slow, but deadly!
Its role in World War II Online is to support amphibious operations and provide and other fire support close to shore, as well as defence against smaller vessels. The trawler is slow, but deadly!


=Crew Insights=
=Crew Insights=
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*Position 1. Helmsman - Not much explanation required, from here you can turn the Engine On/Off and navigate the Boat.
*Position 1. Helmsman - Not much explanation required, from here you can turn the Engine On/Off and navigate the Boat.
*Position 2. Lookout - This Crew is Equipped with Binoculars.
*Position 2. Lookout - This Crew is Equipped with Binoculars.
*Position 3. This Position would be the 3 Forward facing 128mm Deck Guns. Using the Primary Fire Key would command the 2 Bow (Front) Deck Guns while the Secondary Fire Key would use the Aft (rear) forward facing Deck Gun.  
*Position 3. Forward Deck Gun - This Position would be the 76mm Anti-Tank Gun.
*Position 4. Bow Anti-Air Gunner - This Controller commands 2x 20mm Anti-Air Gun, Primary Fire Key would command the Port (Left) Anti-Air Guns
*Position 4. Starboard Anti-Air Gunner - Stood on the Right side side of the Ship (Starboard) controlling Twin 20mm AA Gun.
*Position 5. Aft Anti-Air Gunner - Again this Controller commands 2x 20mm Anti-Air Gun, Primary Fire Key would fire the forward gun and the Secondary Fire Key the rear Gun.  
*Position 5. Port Anti-Air Gunner - Stood on the Left side side of the Ship (Port) controlling Twin 20mm AA Gun.
*Position 6. Port/Starboard Fire Controller - The Controller commands 2x 37mm Deck Guns. Primary Fire Key would fire the Starboard gun and the Secondary Fire Key the Port Gun.
*Position 6. Rear Anti-Air Gunner - Equipped this time with a Quad QF 2pdr Pom-Pom AA Cannon.
*Position 7. Rear Fire Control - This Position would be the 2 Rear facing 128mm Deck Guns. Using the Primary Fire Key would command the rear most Deck Guns while the Secondary Fire Key would use the other.
*Position 8. Torpedo Controller - This would control the 2x 533mm Torpedo launchers. The Primary Fire Key would command the forward most launcher while the Secondary Fire Key would use the rear most.
 


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Latest revision as of 03:51, 5 February 2024

Brtish armed trawler.jpg
Armed Trawler
Specifications
Type Patrol Boat
Armament 1 x 76-mm Main Gun,
1 x QF Quad 2pdr "Pom-Pom" AA Cannon Mk VII,
2 x Twin 20-mm Oerlikon Cannon
Crew 6 Total (Position: Role)
1: Helmsman
2: Lookout
3: Forward Deck Gun
4: Starboard Anti-Air Gunner
5: Port Anti-Air Gunner
6: Rear Anti-Air Gunner
Weight 750 Tons
Top Speed 12 Knots

History

Naval trawlers are vessels built along the lines of a fishing trawler but fitted out for naval purposes; they were widely used during the First and Second World Wars. Some—known in the Royal Navy as "Admiralty trawlers"— were purpose-built to naval specifications, others adapted from civilian use. Fishing trawlers were particularly suited for many naval requirements because they were robust vessels designed to work heavy trawls in all types of weather, and had large clear working decks. A minesweeper could be created by replacing the trawl with a mine sweep. Adding depth charge racks on the deck, ASDIC sonar below, and a 3-inch (76 mm) or 4-inch (102 mm) gun in the bow equipped the trawler for anti-submarine duties.


Game Play

Its role in World War II Online is to support amphibious operations and provide and other fire support close to shore, as well as defence against smaller vessels. The trawler is slow, but deadly!


Crew Insights

Here is a detailed explanation on the type of crew and the Armament it controls.

  • Position 1. Helmsman - Not much explanation required, from here you can turn the Engine On/Off and navigate the Boat.
  • Position 2. Lookout - This Crew is Equipped with Binoculars.
  • Position 3. Forward Deck Gun - This Position would be the 76mm Anti-Tank Gun.
  • Position 4. Starboard Anti-Air Gunner - Stood on the Right side side of the Ship (Starboard) controlling Twin 20mm AA Gun.
  • Position 5. Port Anti-Air Gunner - Stood on the Left side side of the Ship (Port) controlling Twin 20mm AA Gun.
  • Position 6. Rear Anti-Air Gunner - Equipped this time with a Quad QF 2pdr Pom-Pom AA Cannon.
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