HMS Exmoor (L61) was a Hunt-class destroyer of the Royal Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1940, the ship was primarily involved in convoy escort duties in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. It participated in several significant operations, including the evacuation of Crete and the North African landings. The vessel was known for its resilience, surviving numerous attacks and engagements throughout the war. In 1942, HMS Exmoor played a crucial role in the sinking of the German submarine U-94 in the Atlantic. However, the ship faced its own demise in 1944 when it was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Anzio, Italy, resulting in the loss of most of its crew. The sinking of HMS Exmoor marked the end of its service in the Royal Navy, but its legacy lives on as a symbol of the sacrifices made by the crew and the vital role played by destroyers in protecting merchant convoys during the war.

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