HMS Wessex (1952) (4th)
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This the fourth ship to carry the name HMS Wessex was a
drillship. Originally HMS Erne, a sloop, built by Furness Shipbuilders, launched 05-Aug-1940, 283ft long, 37ft 6in wide and displacing 1,250 tons. Renamed HMS Wessex 04-Jun-1952 and used as a drillship. Appeared at the Coronation Review 1953. Arrived at Antwerp 27-Oct-1965 for breaking up.
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