In Operation
As with the preceding class, the Class Type found that the tapered stern, which made for a nice depth charge deployment feature, dug into the water and increased the turning radius. While the increased rudder size helped, the answer would be in a redesigned stern. They were reported to be prone to heavy rolling in light loaded conditions. The flush deck gave the hull great strength but this also made the deck very wet.
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