HMS Malaya was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship of the Royal Navy that served during World War I and World War II. Launched in 1915, she underwent various modifications and upgrades throughout her service. During World War I, she participated in the Battle of Jutland and other operations. In the interwar period, Malaya underwent modernization to improve her capabilities. During World War II, Malaya was deployed primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters, participating in operations including the Battle of Dakar and the Mediterranean Fleet. She was also involved in the hunt for the German battleship Bismarck. In 1942, Malaya was sent to the Indian Ocean and later supported the Allied landings in North Africa. Throughout her service, Malaya faced damages from enemy attacks and accidents, but she continued to serve in various capacities. After World War II, she was used for target practice and was eventually sold for scrap in 1948. HMS Malaya's legacy lives on through her service history and the contributions she made to the Royal Navy during two significant conflicts.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.