HMS Gurkha (F20) was a Tribal-class frigate of the British Royal Navy. She was built during World War II and commissioned in 1942. The ship was named after the Gurkha regiments of the British Army. Throughout her service, Gurkha participated in various operations, including convoy escort duties in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, as well as bombardments of enemy positions during the Normandy landings in 1944. She also engaged in anti-submarine warfare and provided support during the Korean War in the early 1950s. In 1957, the ship was converted into a Type 16 fast anti-submarine frigate. Gurkha continued to serve in this role until she was decommissioned in 1971. The ship was eventually sold for scrap in 1972. HMS Gurkha had a distinguished history, serving in multiple conflicts and operations during her nearly three decades of service in the Royal Navy.

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