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| HMS Loch Ruthven |
 
Dates: 1944 - 1966 LOCH-Class Twin Screw Frigate ordered from Charles Hill, Bristol on 25th January 1943 and laid down as Job Number J494 ( Yard No 298 ) on 4th January 1944. The ship was launched by the Duchess of Beaufort on 3rd June 1944 and was the 1st RN ship to bear the name. Build completion date was 6th October 1944. This ship was adopted by the civil community of Hornchurch, Essex to replace HM Destroyer HURRICANE which was lost on 24th December 1943 and which had been adopted after a successful WARSHIP WEEK National Savings campaign in March 1942 Badge : On a Field barry wavy of six White and Blue, in front of three sprigs of yew, one in Pale and two in Saltire, fructed Proper, a cinque foil White.
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3 people in our World War 2 records 
32 people in our Forces Reunited records
Pictures of HMS Loch Ruthven
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HMS Loch Ruthven
1944 - 1966
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