HMS Hyacinth
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HMS Hyacinth

1940 Flower-class corvette


Country of Registry
United Kingdom
Service Entry
October 02, 1940
Commissioning Date
October 02, 1940
Manufacturer
Harland and Wolff
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
corvette, Flower-class corvette
Pennant Number
K84

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HMS Hyacinth (K84) was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy that served during World War II. The ship was originally built for the French Navy but was taken over by the British in June 1940 after the fall of France. Hyacinth was used primarily for convoy escort duties in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, protecting merchant ships from enemy submarines and aircraft. The corvette was armed with various guns and depth charges to defend against attacks. During her service, HMS Hyacinth took part in several notable operations, including the escorting of convoys and hunting for German U-boats. The ship also participated in the invasion of Sicily in 1943 as part of Operation Husky. After the war, Hyacinth was returned to the French Navy and renamed La Malouine. She continued to serve until being decommissioned in 1954. HMS Hyacinth played a crucial role in safeguarding Allied shipping lanes and supporting military operations during World War II. Her service exemplifies the vital contributions made by corvettes in protecting convoys and combating enemy threats at sea.

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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