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'''''Legionario''''' was one of nineteen {{sclass2-|Soldati|destroyer}}s built for the {{lang|it|[[Regia Marina]]}} (Royal Italian Navy) in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Completed in early 1942, she was one of the second batch of seven ships.
'''''Legionario''''' was one of nineteen {{sclass2|Soldati|destroyer}}s built for the {{lang|it|[[Regia Marina]]}} (Royal Italian Navy) in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Completed in early 1942, she was one of the second batch of seven ships.


==Design and description==
==Design and description==
The Soldati-class destroyers were slightly improved versions of the preceding {{sclass-|Oriani|destroyer|4}}.<ref>Brescia, p. 127</ref> They had a [[length between perpendiculars]] of {{convert|101.6|m|ftin|sp=us}}<ref name=g0/> and an [[length overall|overall length]] of {{convert|106.7|m|ftin|sp=us}}. The ships had a [[beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|10.15|m|ftin|sp=us}} and a mean [[draft (hull)|draft]] of {{convert|3.15|m|ftin|sp=us}} and {{convert|4.3|m|ftin|sp=us}} at [[deep load]].<ref name=w9>Whitley, p. 169</ref> The Soldatis displaced {{convert|1830|-|1850|t|LT|sp=us|lk=on}} at normal load, and {{convert|2450|-|2550|t|LT|sp=us}} at deep load.<ref name=b8>Brescia, p. 128</ref> Their wartime complement during was 206 officers and enlisted men.<ref name=g0>Gardiner & Chesneau, p. 300</ref>
The Soldati-class destroyers were slightly improved versions of the preceding {{sclass|Oriani|destroyer|4}}.<ref>Brescia, p. 127</ref> They had a [[length between perpendiculars]] of {{convert|101.6|m|ftin|sp=us}}<ref name=g0/> and an [[length overall|overall length]] of {{convert|106.7|m|ftin|sp=us}}. The ships had a [[beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|10.15|m|ftin|sp=us}} and a mean [[draft (hull)|draft]] of {{convert|3.15|m|ftin|sp=us}} and {{convert|4.3|m|ftin|sp=us}} at [[deep load]].<ref name=w9>Whitley, p. 169</ref> The Soldatis displaced {{convert|1830|-|1850|t|LT|sp=us|lk=on}} at normal load, and {{convert|2450|-|2550|t|LT|sp=us}} at deep load.<ref name=b8>Brescia, p. 128</ref> Their wartime complement during was 206 officers and enlisted men.<ref name=g0>Roberts, p. 300</ref>


''Legionario'' was powered by two [[Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Company|Parsons]] geared [[steam turbine]]s, each driving one propeller shaft using steam supplied by three [[Yarrow boiler]]s.<ref name=g0/> Designed for a maximum output of {{convert|44000|shp|lk=on}} and a speed of {{convert|32|-|33|kn|lk=in}} in service, the second batch of Soldati-class ships reached speeds of {{convert|34|-|36|kn}} during their [[sea trial]]s while lightly loaded. They carried enough [[fuel oil]] to give them a range of {{convert|2500|nmi|lk=in}} at a speed of {{convert|14|kn}} and {{cvt|885|nmi}} at a speed of {{convert|34|kn}}.<ref name=b8/>
''Legionario'' was powered by two [[Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Company|Parsons]] geared [[steam turbine]]s, each driving one propeller shaft using steam supplied by three [[Yarrow boiler]]s.<ref name=g0/> Designed for a maximum output of {{convert|44000|shp|lk=on}} and a speed of {{convert|32|-|33|kn|lk=in}} in service, the second batch of Soldati-class ships reached speeds of {{convert|34|-|36|kn}} during their [[sea trial]]s while lightly loaded. They carried enough [[fuel oil]] to give them a range of {{convert|2500|nmi|lk=in}} at a speed of {{convert|14|kn}} and {{cvt|885|nmi}} at a speed of {{convert|34|kn}}.<ref name=b8/>
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*{{cite book |last1=Fraccaroli |first1=Aldo |title=Italian Warships of World War II |date=1968 |publisher=Ian Allan |location=Shepperton, UK |isbn=0-7110-0002-6}}
*{{cite book |last1=Fraccaroli |first1=Aldo |title=Italian Warships of World War II |date=1968 |publisher=Ian Allan |location=Shepperton, UK |isbn=0-7110-0002-6}}
* {{cite book|last1=Gardiner|first1=Robert|last2=Chesneau|first2=Roger|title=Conway's All The World's Fighting Ships 1922–1946|year=1980|publisher=Conway Maritime Press|location=London|isbn=0-85177-146-7|name-list-style=amp}}
* {{cite book|last1=Gardiner|first1=Robert|last2=Chesneau|first2=Roger|title=Conway's All The World's Fighting Ships 1922–1946|year=1980|publisher=Conway Maritime Press|location=London|isbn=0-85177-146-7|name-list-style=amp}}
* {{cite book|last1=Gardiner|first1=Robert|last2=Chumbley|first2=Stephen|title=Conway's All The World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995|year=1995|publisher=Naval Institute Press|location=Annapolis, Maryland|isbn=1-55750-132-7|name-list-style=amp}}
*{{cite book|title=Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1922–1946|editor1-last=Chesneau |editor1-first=Roger |publisher=Mayflower Books|location=New York|year=1980|isbn=0-8317-0303-2 |chapter=Italy |last1=Roberts |first1=John|pages=280–317}}
* {{cite book|last=Rohwer|first=Jürgen|title=Chronology of the War at Sea 1939–1945: The Naval History of World War Two|publisher=Naval Institute Press|location=Annapolis, Maryland|year=2005|edition=Third Revised|isbn=1-59114-119-2|authorlink=Jürgen Rohwer}}
* {{cite book|last=Rohwer|first=Jürgen|title=Chronology of the War at Sea 1939–1945: The Naval History of World War Two|publisher=Naval Institute Press|location=Annapolis, Maryland|year=2005|edition=Third Revised|isbn=1-59114-119-2|authorlink=Jürgen Rohwer}}
* {{cite book|first=M. J.|last=Whitley|title=Destroyers of World War 2: An International Encyclopedia|year=1988|publisher=Naval Institute Press|location=Annapolis, Maryland|isbn=1-85409-521-8|authorlink=Michael J. Whitley}}
* {{cite book|first=M. J.|last=Whitley|title=Destroyers of World War 2: An International Encyclopedia |year=1988|publisher=Naval Institute Press|location=Annapolis, Maryland|isbn=1-85409-521-8 |authorlink=Michael J. Whitley}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.marina.difesa.it/noi-siamo-la-marina/mezzi/mezzi-storici/Pagine/LMNO/legionario.aspx Legionario] Marina Militare website
* [https://www.marina.difesa.it/noi-siamo-la-marina/mezzi/mezzi-storici/Pagine/LMNO/legionario.aspx Legionario] Marina Militare website


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Latest revision as of 08:47, 3 February 2024

History
Kingdom of Italy
NameLegionario
NamesakeLegionary
BuilderO.T.O., Livorno
Laid down21 October 1940
Launched16 April 1941
Completed16 May 1942
Stricken9 August 1948
FateTransferred to France as war reparations, 15 August 1948
General characteristics (as built)
Class and typeSoldati-class destroyer
Displacement
Length
  • 106.7 m (350 ft 1 in) (o/a)
  • 101.6 m (333 ft 4 in) (p/p)
Beam10.15 m (33 ft 4 in)
Draught3.15–4.3 m (10 ft 4 in – 14 ft 1 in)
Installed power
Propulsion2 shafts; 2 geared steam turbines
Speed32–33 knots (59–61 km/h; 37–38 mph)
Range2,500 nmi (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)
Complement206
Armament

Legionario was one of nineteen Soldati-class destroyers built for the Regia Marina (Royal Italian Navy) in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Completed in early 1942, she was one of the second batch of seven ships.

Design and description

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The Soldati-class destroyers were slightly improved versions of the preceding Oriani class.[1] They had a length between perpendiculars of 101.6 meters (333 ft 4 in)[2] and an overall length of 106.7 meters (350 ft 1 in). The ships had a beam of 10.15 meters (33 ft 4 in) and a mean draft of 3.15 meters (10 ft 4 in) and 4.3 meters (14 ft 1 in) at deep load.[3] The Soldatis displaced 1,830–1,850 metric tons (1,800–1,820 long tons) at normal load, and 2,450–2,550 metric tons (2,410–2,510 long tons) at deep load.[4] Their wartime complement during was 206 officers and enlisted men.[2]

Legionario was powered by two Parsons geared steam turbines, each driving one propeller shaft using steam supplied by three Yarrow boilers.[2] Designed for a maximum output of 44,000 shaft horsepower (33,000 kW) and a speed of 32–33 knots (59–61 km/h; 37–38 mph) in service, the second batch of Soldati-class ships reached speeds of 34–36 knots (63–67 km/h; 39–41 mph) during their sea trials while lightly loaded. They carried enough fuel oil to give them a range of 2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at a speed of 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph) and 885 nmi (1,639 km; 1,018 mi) at a speed of 34 knots (63 km/h; 39 mph).[4]

Legionario's main battery consisted of five 50-caliber 120-millimeter (4.7 in) guns in two twin-gun turrets, one each fore and aft of the superstructure and the fifth gun was mounted on a platform amidships.[5] Anti-aircraft (AA) defense for the second-batch Soldatis was provided by eight to twelve 20-millimeter (0.8 in) Breda Model 1935 guns.[4] The ships were equipped with six 533-millimeter (21 in) torpedo tubes in two triple mounts amidships. Although they were not provided with a sonar system for anti-submarine work, they were fitted with one or two pairs of depth charge throwers. The ships could carry 48 mines.[2]

Citations

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  1. ^ Brescia, p. 127
  2. ^ a b c d Roberts, p. 300
  3. ^ Whitley, p. 169
  4. ^ a b c Brescia, p. 128
  5. ^ Fraccaroli, p. 55

Bibliography

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  • Brescia, Maurizio (2012). Mussolini's Navy: A Reference Guide to the Regina Marina 1930–45. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 978-1-59114-544-8.
  • Dodson, Aidan & Cant, Serena (2020). Spoils of War: The Fate of Enemy Fleets after Two World Wars. Barnsley, UK: Seaforth Publishing. ISBN 978-1-5267-4198-1.
  • Fraccaroli, Aldo (1968). Italian Warships of World War II. Shepperton, UK: Ian Allan. ISBN 0-7110-0002-6.
  • Gardiner, Robert & Chesneau, Roger (1980). Conway's All The World's Fighting Ships 1922–1946. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-146-7.
  • Roberts, John (1980). "Italy". In Chesneau, Roger (ed.). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1922–1946. New York: Mayflower Books. pp. 280–317. ISBN 0-8317-0303-2.
  • Rohwer, Jürgen (2005). Chronology of the War at Sea 1939–1945: The Naval History of World War Two (Third Revised ed.). Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-59114-119-2.
  • Whitley, M. J. (1988). Destroyers of World War 2: An International Encyclopedia. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-85409-521-8.
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