Home

Navigation - Home>>Destroyers>>Ca Class 1944>>Cambrian(1944)>>

HMS Cambrian (1944) DD  (5th)

     
This the fifth ship to carry the name HMS Cambrian was a Ca Class, destroyer.

Built by Scotts, laid down 11-Aug-1942, launched 10-Dec-1943, and commissioned 14-Jul-1944.

In Nov-1944, formed the 1st Division of the 7th Destroyer Flotilla as part of the covering force of convoy JW62.

At the end of WW2 the flotilla went to the East Indies. Then into Reserve 1946.

Mid 1950's modernised and rebuilt for ASW duties.

Sold and arrived for breaking up at Briton Ferry 03-Sep-1971.

Won the Battle Honour: Arctic 1944.

 

Other HMS Cambrian
- 1st  HMS Cambrian
- 2nd HMS Cambrian
- 3rd HMS Cambrian
- 4th HMS Cambrian
- 5th HMS Cambrian

- Ca Class (1944) DD
- Specifications
- Ships
- Plans/Schematics
- Pictures
- Full Battle Honours

Outside Links
- Official Website
- Associated Sites
- Related Sites
c. w.
This page last edited - 19 February, 2013.

Copyright © Ian M King, except where otherwise indicated.