Dates: 1930 - 1946

There are several ships named HMS Antelope, this vessel was an A class destroyer built in 1928-29 and commissioned in 1930. She served in the Second World War, taking part in the Norway campaign in 1940 and took part in the chase for the Bismarck in 1941 - rescuing survivors of HMS Hood.
1942-43 she operated in the Mediterranean carrying out supply run to Malta and taking part in operation Pedestal.
1944 she carried out patrol and anti submarine operations.
She returned to the UK in 1945 and was broken up in 1946.
Another notable HMS Antelope was a Type 21 Frigate, commissioned in 1975, she took part in the Falklands War and was bombed in San Carlos Waters on May 23, 1982. She sank May 24.

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Antelope

" I`m back again Jim, HMS ANTELOPE Navy: The Royal Navy Type: Destroyer Class: A   Penant: H 36   Built by: Hawthorn Leslie & Co. (Hebburn-on-Tyne, U.K.)   Ordered: 6 Mar, 1928   Laid down: 11 Jul, 1928   Launched: 27 Jul, 1929   Commissioned: 20 Mar, 1930   ..."

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" THE HELICOPTER THAT WAS ON THE SUBMARINE DUTIES AND PUT A MISSILE THROUGH THE CONNING TOWER WAS OURS FROM HMS ANTELOPE AND WHEN HE GOT BACK THERE WAS NO SHIP LEFT TO LAND ON. "

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"Dear Sir I am looking for anyone who served with my grandfather, Leslie cyril Pond. I am told that he served on HMS Antelope during WW2. I am also told that he was mentioned in despatches. I would be interested to hear from anyone who knew him or anything about him. He died in September 2001 in Ormskirk and I know very little about him. Thank you for your time Regards Simon Mace "

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