HMS St. James (1946) DD (2nd) |
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This the second ship to carry the name HMS St James was a
Battle Class (1944), destroyer leader. As destroyer leader she had
slightly reduced armament to allow the increased complement and working
space needed to control a flotilla. Built by Fairfield, laid down 20-May-1943, launched 07-Jun-1945, and commissioned 12-Jul-1946. On completion joined the Home Fleet and remained there until she went into reserve 1953. Appeared at the Coronation Review 1953. Began a modernisation refit 1957 which was cancelled the next year and was later put on the disposal list. Arrived at Newport 19-Mar-1961 for breaking up.
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