HMS Oakley (L98) was an Algerine-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, she served in the Mediterranean and North Sea, participating in various operations and convoy escort duties. Post-war, Oakley continued her service in mine clearance operations around the British Isles and in the Mediterranean. In 1946, she was sold to the French Navy and renamed Foudroyant. The ship was eventually decommissioned and scrapped in the 1960s. HMS Oakley's contribution to mine warfare and naval operations during and after the war highlights the important role of minesweepers in safeguarding maritime routes and ensuring safe passage for allied forces.

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