Dates: 1943 - 1980

U-Class Fleet Destroyer ordered from Swan Hunter at Wallsend under the War Emergency Programme on 12th June 1941. The ship was laid down en 12th November 1941 and launched on 9th November 1942 as the 3rd RN ship to carry the name. It was last used by a WW1 destroyer and borne by a ship hired In 1915 for use as a Boom Defence Vessel. Build was completed on 30th June 1943.After a successful WARSHIP WEEK National Savings campaign in June 1942 she had been adopted by the civil community of County Down, Ulster. In accordance with the usual practice plaques were exchanged and displayed in the Council offices and on board the ship.

Badge : On a Field : Barry wavy of six White and Blue, a Dexter hand appaume Red.

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Ulster

"  Barbara Robson nee Winders is looking for David Fitch. He was a Submariner based at Hms Dolphin in 1968-69, also served on Hms Ulster. Believed to have an older brother Robert Fitch who also served in the Navy. "

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"hi to jim beattie hms ulster, i believe you were our messman"

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