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Dates: 1935 - 1948 GRIMSBY-Class Sloop ordered from HM Dockyard Devonport on 1st March 1934 under the 1932 Programme and laid down on 11th June 1934. The ship was launched by Mrs Noble on 16th January 1935 as the 1st RN ship to carry the name. Build was completed on 20 September 1935 and she sailed for service in the Red Sea on 30th of that month. The ship remained in the Red Sea until 1938 when she transferred to the South African Station. In February 1939 she refitted at Simonstown and was re-armed with new design twin 4in mountings. On completion she remained in the South Atlantic until being transferred to Freetown after the outbreak of war. Following a successful WARSHIP WEEK National Savings campaign in February 1942 this Sloop was adopted by the civil community of Londonderry, Ulster. Badge: On a Field White,.on a cross red, a castle gold
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Londonderry
" Hi everyone, I have just joined to chat to old frends and get further infomation if you guys can help. I am looking for HELP Please on any solid dates, or ports of call with dates of HMS Londonderry during my time on her as a Steward from March 1981? to June 1984? Any info please however small ..."
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"Ron Lawson served HMS LONDONDERRY 1964 to 1967 "
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"Ron Lawson served HMS LONDONDERRY 1964 to1967"
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"Can anyone help,,,I am looking for any info on my dad, Desmond Paul Halfacre,I am led to beleive he served on HMS Londonderry and victorious, "
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HMS Londonderry
1935 - 1948
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