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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}} (originally called ''Bittern'', but re-named before launching in 1934), {{HMS|Stork|L81|6}} and {{HMS|Bittern|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''.

''Stork'' was unarmed on completion, but with provision for 6x4in guns, plus [[anti-aircraft|AA]] and [[anti-submarine warfare|ASW]] weaponry; she served as a survey vessel in the Far East. Her main armament was added at the outbreak of war.