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HMS Scylla (1942) CC (4th) |
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This the fourth ship to carry the name HMS Scylla was an anti-aircraft, light
cruiser. Built by Scotts of Greenock, laid down 19-Apr-1939, launched 24-Jul-1940, and commissioned 12-Jun-1942. On completion served with the Home Fleet on Arctic convoy duties. Then 28-Oct-1942 went to Gibraltar. Nov-1942 took part in the Torch landings in North Africa as part of Force O with the Eastern Task Force. In Dc-1942 went to the Bay of Biscay to operate against blockade runners and intercepted the German ship Rhakotis, north-west of Cape Finisterre on 01-Jan-1943. Returned to the Home Fleet Feb-1943 for Arctic convoy duty, returning to the Bay of Biscay area in Jun-1943. Then it was to the Mediterranean to Support the Salerno landings. Returned to home waters Oct-1943 to Apr-1944 to refit as an escort carrier flagship. Took part in the Normandy landings as Flagship Eastern Task Force. On 23-Jun-1944 struck a mine and was declared a Constructional Total Loss. Towed to Portsmouth disposed of 1950. Used for ship target trials 1948/50. Sold 12-Apr-1950 and arrived at Ward of Barrow 04-May-1950 for breaking up. Won the Battle Honour: North Africa 1942, Arctic 1942-43, Salerno 1943, Atlantic 1943, Biscay 1943, Normandy 1944.
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