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==Design==
They were built as light, long-range escort ships with limited anti-air capability. They were fitted with Denny-Brown fit stabilisers and a [[HACS]] fire control system.
Three ships were built: [[HMS Enchantress (L56)|HMS ''Enchantress'']], [[HMS Bittern (L07)|HMS ''Bittern'']] and [[HMS Stork (L81)|HMS ''Stork'']]. HMS ''Enchantress'', originally built as HMS ''Bittern'' but renamed before being launched in 1934, was the first in the class, and was built as an armed [[Admiral]]'s yacht. Armament was 2 single 4.7 inch guns forward and 4 3 pounder saluting guns. Anti aircraft armament was installed at the outbreak of war, however the aft turret was originally replaced with accommodation and the armament was never replaced. The under-construction ''Enchantress'' was then renamed ''Bittern''.
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