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Three ships were built: {{HMS|Enchantress|L56|6}}, {{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.
''Bittern'' completed as designed, with the same armament as ''Stork''
The design served as the basis for the {{sclass-|Egret|sloop|5}} and {{sclass-|Black Swan|sloop|1}}s.
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