Dates: 1942 - 1971

"ROTHERHAM" Class Fleet Destroyer ordered with 4th Emergency Flotilla from Fairfield Shipbuilders at Govan in May 1940. The build order was transferred to John Brown of Clydebank and construction was delayed due to the high priority being given to repair of ships damaged during operations in Norway and evacuation of troops from Channel ports. She was laid down on 20th June 1941 and launched on 15th July 1942 as the 2nd RN ship to carry this name. It had previously been used for a VW1 destroyer sold in 1926. Following a successful WARSHIP WEEK for National Savings in March 1942 she had been adopted by the London Borough of Fulham. Build was completed on 30th November 1942.

Badge : On a Field Blue a trident Gold and a word inflamed proper in saltire

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Relentless

" Quoting: malcolm towers many thanks for the tip about google. you mentioned  a site where her badge is on a dock wall . i have emailed the south african navy museum regarding this and have at present had no reply .could you point me to the website on google regarding the crest as ive had ..."

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"Hello - does anyone remember Spot the dog on HMS Relentless?!"

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