H.M.S. WHIRLWIND R87

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DESTROYER

Displacement 1,710 Tons
Shipyard Hawthorn Leslie
Launched 30/08/1943
Commissioned 20/07/1944
Paid Off  
Scrapped See Notes

Crest Required
 

Contributed history and points of special interest. 

 Contributor
2nd of the line. Frigate from 1953. Sunk at Cardigan Bay - Target - 29/10/1974. Now a popular diving venue. 1st  Destroyer launched by Swan Hunter 15/12/1917. Sunk 05/07/1940 by U34 south west of Ireland. oldships.org.uk
Picture of Ship as Frigate Nick Carter
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