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Line 43: The ''Bittern'' class were built as light, long-range escort ships with limited anti-air capability. They were fitted with Denny-Brown fin stabilisers and a [[HACS]] fire control system. Three ships were built: {{HMS\|Enchantress\|L56\|6}}, {{HMS\|~~Bittern~~Stork\|~~L07~~L81\|6}} and {{HMS\|~~Stork~~Bittern\|~~L81~~L07\|6}}. ''Enchantress'', originally built as ''Bittern'' but renamed before being launched in 1934, was the first in the class, and was built as an armed [[Admiral]]'s yacht. The armament was two single 4.7-inch guns forward and four 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''. The design served as the basis for the {{sclass-\|Egret\|sloop\|5}} and {{sclass-\|Black Swan\|sloop\|1}}s.

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