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HMS Ulysses (1943) DD (3rd) |
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This the third ship to carry the name HMS Ulysses was a U
Class, destroyer. Built by Cammell Laird, laid down 14-Mar-1942, launched 22-Apr-1943, and commissioned 23-Dec-1943. On commissioning served in the Arctic. Then as part of the 25th Destroyer Flotilla, took part in Normandy landing operations Jun-1944. She then went to the Adriatic, and early 1945 the East Indies. Finally on to the British Pacific Fleet until the Japanese surrender. After the war was converted to a Type 15 frigate 1954-55, with the pennant number F17. Used as a training ship 1960 and went into reserve Dec-1960. Sold 29-Oct-1979 and broken up at Plymouth. Won the Battle Honour: Arctic 1944, Normandy 1944 and Japan 1945.
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