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HMS Lapwing (1944) SL (8th) |
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This the eighth ship to carry the name HMS Lapwing was a
Modified Black Swan (1942), escort vessel (sloop). Built by Scotts, laid down 17-Dec-1941, launched16-Jul-1943 and completed 21-Mar-1944. On completion conducted operations for the Normandy landings until Sep-1944. After which she moved to convoy escort on the Russian route. On 20-Mar-1945 was torpedoed and sunk at the Kola Inlet, by U-716. Won the Battle Honours: Normandy 1944, North Sea 1944 and Arctic 1944-45.
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This page last edited -
04 December, 2012.
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