Dates: 1944 - 1962

LOCH Class Anti-Submarine Frigate ordered from Henry Robb of Leith in 1943 and was to be named LOCH LAXFORD. However after a policy change to meet the need for anti-aircraft, escorts for service in the Far East, the contract was changed. She was completed to a revised design as a "BAY" Class Anti-aircraft frigate and laid down on 14th April 1944 as Job No J11861 (Yard Number 348). Launched on 28th December 1944 as HMS CARDIGAN BAY and the first RN ship to carry the name. Her build was completed on 15th June 1945. (See General Information for details of design changes to the basic LOCH Class hull structure).

Badge: On a Field, Barry wavy of 10 White and Blue, a demi-dragon erased rampant red, armed and with pointed tongue Blue

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