HMS Imogen (D44) was a British I-class destroyer that served during World War II. The ship was laid down in 1936, launched in 1937, and commissioned in 1938. Imogen was involved in various operations during the war, including escort duties, anti-submarine patrols, and convoy protection in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The destroyer also took part in the evacuation of British and Allied forces from Greece and Crete in 1941. During her service, Imogen was damaged by enemy fire multiple times but managed to survive and continue her operations. In 1944, she was converted into an escort destroyer and assigned to convoy protection duties in the North Atlantic. After the war, HMS Imogen was placed in reserve before being sold for scrapping in 1958. The ship's name lives on in the Royal Navy as it was later given to a Type 23 frigate in the 1990s. HMS Imogen's service history reflects the crucial role played by destroyers in naval warfare during World War II, showcasing their versatility in various combat and support roles at sea.

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