HMS Apollo (1943) ML (8th) |
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This the eighth ship to carry the name HMS Apollo was a
minelayer. Built by Hawthorne Leslie, launched 05-Apr-1943, 418ft long, 39ft wide and displacing 2,650 tons. Armed with 4 x 4in and 8 x 40mm guns, and carried 100 mines. Appeared at the Coronation Review 1953. Arrived at Hughes Bolckow of Blyth for breaking up, Nov-1962. Won the Battle Honour: Normandy 1944.
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