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HMS Boxer (1942) LST (7th) |
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This the seventh ship to carry the name HMS Boxer was a tank
landing ship. Built by Harland & Wolff and launched 12-Dec-1942. One of three Mk1 LST's which were the first purpose built ships of the type. Fitted as a fighter direction ship for the Normandy invasion 1944, then as a radar training vessel 1947. Appeared at the Coronation Review 1953. Sold 01-Dec-1958. Won the Battle Honours: Sicily 1943, Salerno 1943 and Anzio 1944.
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