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HMS Alacrity (1945) SL (8th) |
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This the eighth ship to carry the name HMS Alacrity was a
Modified Black Swan Class (1942)
sloop. Built by Denny, laid down 05-Apr-1943, launched 01-Sep-1944, and completed 13-Apr-1945. On commissioning went to join the Pacific Fleet, but the war ended by the time she reached Colombo. Arrived at Hong Kong 19-Sep-1945, and continued in service off the Chinese coast until Feb-1946 when she went for refit at New Zealand which took until Apr-1946. Continued with the Pacific Fleet (which was renamed the Far East Fleet 1949) until mid-1951. Then returned to the UK and was put into reserve. Went to the far east during the Korean War. Arrived at Arnott Young of Dalmuir for breaking up, 15-Sep-1956. Won the Battle Honour: Korea 1950-52.
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