HMS Zambesi
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HMS Zambesi

1943 W and Z-class destroyer


Service Entry
July 18, 1944
Commissioning Date
July 18, 1944
Manufacturer
Cammell Laird
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
destroyer, W and Z-class destroyer
Service Retirement Date
February 12, 1959
Pennant Number
R66

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HMS Zambesi (R66) was a British Royal Navy destroyer commissioned in 1943 during World War II. The ship was part of the Royal Navy's Z-class destroyers and served primarily in convoy escort duties in the Atlantic and Arctic theaters. Zambesi participated in several notable operations, including the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944. The destroyer was also involved in anti-submarine warfare and supported other naval operations in the European theater. After the war, HMS Zambesi was placed in reserve before being sold for scrapping in 1958. The ship's service history reflects its vital role in supporting Allied efforts during World War II and its contribution to the overall war effort in the naval domain.

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

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