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HMS Offa (1941) DD (2nd) |
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This the second ship to carry the name HMS Offa was an O
Class, destroyer. Built by Fairfield, laid down 01-Jul-1940, launched 31-mar-1941, and commissioned 08-Oct-1941. Took part in the Lofoten Raid Dec-1941. Russian convoy escort work took up 1942. Then 1943 it was to the Atlantic as part of 3rd and 5th Support groups, except for a spell in mid year when she was in the Mediterranean for taking part in the Sicily and Salerno landings. Continued in service after the war ended. Put into reserve Feb-1948. Sold to Pakistan 03-Nov-1949 and renamed Tariq. Broken up Oct-1959 at Sunderland. Won the Battle Honours: Norway 1941, Arctic 1941-45, North Africa 1942-43, Sicily 1943, Salerno 1943, Mediterranean 1943, Atlantic 1943, English Channel 1944 and Normandy 1944.
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