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HMS Peacock (1944) SL (6th) |
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Peacock was a
Modified Black Swan (1942), escort vessel (sloop). Built by Thornycroft, laid down 29-Nov-1942, launched 11-Dec-1943 and completed 10-May-1944. On completion served on the Russian Convoy route, sinking U-354 on 24-Aug-1944 and U-394 on 02-Sep-1944. After this it was to the Western Approaches as support escort. Sinking U-482 which was her last success of the war. Refitted at Liverpool from June to Sep-1945 in preparation for service in the Pacific. On completion she was not needed in the Pacific and joined the Mediterranean Fleet. Remained there until mid-1954 when she returned to the UK to be paid off at Portsmouth. Appeared at the Coronation Review 1953. Arrived at Rosyth 07-May-1958 for breaking up. Won the Battle Honours: Arctic 1944 and Atlantic 1945.
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