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HMS Wrangler (1944) DD (5th) |
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This the fifth ship to carry the name HMS Wrangler was a W
Class, destroyer. Built by Vickers Armstrong, of Barrow, laid down 23-Sep-1942, launched 30-Dec-1943, and commissioned 17-Jul-1944. On commissioning formed part of the 27th Destroyer Flotilla. Moved to the Indian Ocean Nov-1944, then Jan-1945 to the Pacific with the British Pacific Fleet. Where she ended the war. Converted to a Type 15 frigate 1952. Appeared at the Coronation Review 1953. Sold to the South African Navy 29-Nov-1956 and renamed Vyrstaat. Sunk as a target 1976 off South Africa.
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