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HMS Actaeon (1946) SL (8th) |
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This the eighth ship to carry the name HMS Actaeon was a
Modified Black Swan (1942), escort vessel (sloop). Built by Thorneycroft, laid down 15-May-1944, launched 25-Jul-1945 and completed 24-Jul-1946. On commissioning after the end of WW2, went to the South Atlantic, and remained there in the West Indies and South America areas. Returned to the UK mid-1953 to be paid of into reserve. Bought by the West German Bundesmarine as a training ship 11-Nov-1957. After refitting, commissioned as FGS Hipper 09-Dec-1958. Listed for disposal 1964.
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This page last edited -
27 June, 2012.
Copyright © Ian M King, except where otherwise indicated. |
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