HMS Sturgeon (73S) was a S-class submarine of the Royal Navy that served during World War II. The ship was built by Cammell Laird & Co. in Birkenhead, England, and commissioned in 1942. Throughout its service, HMS Sturgeon undertook various missions, including patrols and attacks on enemy ships and submarines in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. The submarine was involved in the sinking of several enemy vessels during the war. In 1943, HMS Sturgeon was damaged by a depth charge attack, resulting in repairs and modifications to improve its performance. The ship continued its operations until the end of the war, being involved in anti-submarine warfare and supporting Allied campaigns in the Far East. After the war, HMS Sturgeon was placed in reserve before being sold for scrapping in 1949. The ship's service history reflects the role of submarines in naval warfare during World War II, highlighting their importance in conducting covert operations, disrupting enemy supply lines, and providing support to surface fleets.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.