HMS Electra was a one of nine E-class destroyers built for the Royal Navy during the 1930s. Sunk in the Battle of the Java Sea, Electra was a witness to many naval battles, including the Battle …

For smaller vessels, see also list of World War II ships of less than 1000 tons. Some uncompleted Axis ships are included, out of historic interest. Ships are designated to the country under …

The Town-class destroyer HMS Campbeltown, the former USS Buchanan, was adapted to resemble a German destroyer and, loaded with troops and tons of explosive, rammed and …

She was launched on 15th February 1934 as the seventh RN snip to carry the name introduced for a Brig Sloop in 1760 and last used for hired Trawler in WW1 as well as for a Boom Defence …

Mar 22, 2025 · HMS Grenville and the G class at the start of World War II were assigned to the 1st Destroyer Flotilla (DF) in the Mediterranean Fleet. They were part of the French-British …

Among the five ships that responded to Athenia’s distress signal was the destroyer HMS Electra (H27). While keeping a wary eye out for submarines, the rescuers combed the water for …

The ships that sailed from Scapa Flow were the following, battleships HMS Nelson (Capt. G.J.A. Miles, RN, flying the flag of A/Adm. J.C. Tovey, KCB, DSO, RN), HMS Rodney (Capt. F.H.G. …

G-class destroyer HMS Griffin saw most of its notable action in the Battle of Cape Matapan and Operation Vigorous which was mainly around Africa and in the Mediterranean. Sealion a pre …

HMS BROCKLESBY (L 42) - Type I, Hunt-class Escort Destroyer including Convoy Escort Movements. Edited by Gordon Smith, Naval-History.Net

HMS Hunter, an H class Destroyer, H35, was built by Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd. at Wallsend-on-Tyne. She was launched on the 25 Feb, 1936. She saw action duirng the …