HMS Encounter (H10) was an E-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that served during World War II. Built by Hawthorn Leslie and Company, the ship was launched in 1934 and saw action in various operations, including the Norwegian Campaign and the Battle of the Mediterranean. Encounter was involved in several notable engagements, such as the sinking of the Italian submarine Durbo and the Battle of Calabria. The ship also participated in convoy escort duties and anti-submarine warfare operations. Encounter was present during the evacuation of Crete in May 1941 and was damaged by German aircraft during the operation. In 1942, the destroyer underwent repairs and modifications before returning to service. Unfortunately, Encounter was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-155 in July 1942 while escorting a convoy to Malta. The loss of HMS Encounter resulted in the deaths of many crew members, highlighting the dangers faced by naval personnel during wartime. The ship's service and the sacrifices of its crew contribute to the rich history of naval warfare during World War II.

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