HMS Wager (1944) DD (3rd) |
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This the third ship to carry the name HMS Wager was a W Class
(1943), destroyer. Built by John Brown on the Clyde, laid down 20-Nov-1942, launched 01-Nov-1943, and commissioned 14-Apr-1944. On commissioning formed part of the 27th Destroyer Flotilla. Went to the Eastern Fleet in the Indian Ocean Nov-1944. Then Jan-1945 to the British Pacific Fleet until the end of the war. Sold to Yugoslavia 1956 and renamed Pula. Withdrawn from service 1971. Won the Battle honours: East Indies 1944 and Okinawa 1945.
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