Dates: 1944 - 1960

Hull built by Davie Shipbuilding, Lauzon and engined by C.P. Rail. . Launched 29th November 1944. Completed by Marine Industries. Named HMS Reggio in 1947.

Brian Burgess did landing training in Egypt on Striker and Reggio during his National Service with the Green Howards Regiment.

Displacement: 2140 tons light, 4820 tons full load
Dimensions: 330 (pp.), 347.5 (oa) * 55.25 *4.55 (forward), 12 (max.) feet (Beaching draughts)
Guns: 8-20 mm. Oerlikon AA. (Not on Empire named ships)
Machinery: Triple expansion, 2 shafts. IHP 5500=13kts (10 kts cruising)
Boilers: 2 Admiralty 3-drum type
Oil fuel: 1400 tons

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Reggio

" Another newbie here..... I am a relative of Ernest Stuart Greaves RN and now having his full service history thought I would share incase anyone knows him. Entered RN in 1937 as ERA app. HMS Pembroke 1937 - 1939 HMS Rayleigh (ATE) 1940 HMS Drake 1941 HMS Furious 1941 HMS Illustrious 1941 - 1945 ..."

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