HMS Gallant (H59) was a G-class destroyer of the Royal Navy during World War II. Launched in 1935, the ship participated in various operations and engagements throughout the war. Gallant was involved in the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 and took part in the Battle of Dakar later that year. In 1941, the destroyer supported the Malta Convoy operations and was part of the force that helped sink the German battleship Bismarck. Gallant also played a role in escorting Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union and took part in the Battle of the Barents Sea in 1942. The ship underwent various refits and repairs during the war, including upgrades to its anti-aircraft armament. In 1943, Gallant was damaged in an air raid off the coast of Sicily and subsequently repaired. The destroyer continued to serve in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic until the end of the war. After the war, HMS Gallant was placed in reserve and eventually scrapped in 1948. The ship's service history reflects the crucial role played by destroyers in naval operations during World War II, highlighting their versatility and importance in escort duties, anti-submarine warfare, and fleet engagements.

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