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HMS Superb (1945) CC  (8th)

Built by Swan Hunter 0f Wallsend, laid down 23-Jun-1942, launched 31-Aug-1943, and commissioned 16-Nov-1945.

On completion joined the Home Fleet in the spring of 1946, she was immediately transferred to the Mediterranean to help deal with communist forces in Albania. Whilst passing through the Corfu Channel in company with Orion she encountered the only hostile action she would ever encounter, coming under fire by Albanian batteries, suffering no damage. 

On 13-Feb-1947 visited Casablanca in company with Dido and other HM Ships as the flagship of Rear Admiral H A Packer.

Returned to the Home Fleet Jun-1947 to Nov-1950 when she went to the America and West Indies Station as Flagship 1950-51. To the Home Fleet 1951-53.

Back to the America & West Indies Station 1953-54. In 1953 landed British troops in Guiana to assist with preserving law and order.

Appeared at the Coronation Review 1953.

To the Home Fleet for a short spell 1954 then back once again to the America & west Indies Station 1954-55

Left the West Indies Station Sep-1955 for Chatham and a refit which lasted until Mar-1956.

To the East Indies Station by way of the Persian Gulf. Remaining there until Feb-1957 when she returned to Chatham.

Back in the Home Fleet she was paid off into extended reserve at Gareloch 23 October 1957 and in 1960 handed over for scrapping at Dalmuir. 

Other HMS Superb
- 1st  HMS Superb
- 2nd HMS Superb
- 3rd HMS Superb
- 4th HMS Superb
- 5th HMS Superb
- 6th HMS Superb
- 7th HMS Superb
- 8th HMS Superb
- 9th HMS Superb

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