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HMS Daring (1952) DD (6th) |
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Daring was the lead
ship of a class of eight
destroyers. Built by Swan Hunter, laid down 29-Sep-1943, launched 10-Aug-1949 commissioned 28-Jan-1952 and completed 08-Mar-1953. On completion went to the Mediterranean where she helped with relief operations after an earthquake in the Ionian Islands, then undertook normal fleet operations. Returned to the UK Apr-1955. Returned to the Mediterranean Sep-1955 and took part in the Suez invasion. Remained in the Mediterranean until Jan-1961 when she went into reserve at Devonport. Completed a refit Apr-1963 and returned to Reserve. To the Indian Ocean Jul-1967 to take part in the Beira patrol. Then to Singapore Oct-1967, Hong Kong Dec-67 and Australia Apr-68. Acted as guardship at Gibraltar Aug/Sep-1968 and returned to the UK to be paid off. Sold 26-May-1971, and arrived at Blyth for breaking up 15-Jun-1971.
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