Dates: 1944 - 1972

"V" Class Fleet Destroyer ordered from JS White, Cowes IoW with the 8th Emergency Flotilla on 1st September 1941 and laid down on 31st December 1942. The ship was launched on 15th December 1943 as the 5th RN warship to carry this name, previously used for a corvette sold in 1904 and introduced for a Prize captured in 1798. She had been adopted by to civil community of Pocklington, then in the East Riding of Yorkshire following a successful "WARSHIP WEEK" National Savings campaign in March 1942. Build was completed on 26th May 1944 and the ship was fitted for arctic service.

Badge : On a Field White, a Red Admiral butterfly Proper.

Memories of HMS Volage

HMS Volage in 1944
Written by Ronald Alfred Price

"My father, Able Seaman Ronald Alfred Price served on HMS Volage until 1949. He joined from the HMS Newcastle, at Malta. Does anyone have any photos, or memories of this time?? Colette Ryan nee Price Australia"

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Volage

" In reply to the original question, the Portland Squadron (2nd TS) at one stage consisted of three Type 15 A/S Frigates, HMS Verulam, HMS Volage and HMS Virago. I was on HMS Undine Type 15, 6th Frigate Squadron. The others were Ulysses, Ursa,  Urania and Undaunted.  In later years the Portland ..."

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