Dates: 1945 - 1958

HMS Loch Arkaig (K603) - built by Caledon Shipbuilding, laid down 1 November 1944, launched 7 June 19445 and completed 17 November 1945.

HMS LOCH ARKAIG was damaged in collision with Norwegian mercantile ss OCEAN SWELL in November 1952

but without major damage. The ship remained in Reserve until 1957 when placed in the Disposal List and in April 1958 was placed on the Sales List and de-equipped.. Sold to BISCO in 1959 for demolition by J J King at Gateshead she arrived in tow at the breaker’s yard on 28th January 1960.

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Loch Arkaig

"Do any of the Wrens at HMS Sea Eagle who doted on the lucky crews of the 3rd Anti-submarine flotilla (HMS Loch Arkaig, Fada, Tralaig, etc.) remember a cook named Vi Davis?  If so please contact me; any clue will do. "

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