HMS Forth (1938) (4th)
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This the fourth ship to carry the name HMS Forth was a depot
ship. Built by John Brown shipyard on the Clyde, launched 11-Aug-1938, 574 ft long, 73ft wide and displacing 8,900 tons. Armed with 8 x 4.5in guns. Appeared at the Coronation Review 1953. Renamed HMS Defiance, from Feb-1972 to Apr-1978. Sold 1985. Arrived for breaking up at River Medway 25-Jul-1985.
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