HMS Hunter (D80) was a H-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during World War II. She was built by John Brown & Company and commissioned in 1936. The ship saw action in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Arctic theaters, participating in various operations and convoy duties. Notably, HMS Hunter took part in the pursuit and sinking of the German battleship Bismarck in May 1941. The destroyer was also involved in the Arctic Convoys to the Soviet Union, providing crucial escort and protection against German naval forces. HMS Hunter underwent several modifications and upgrades throughout her service, including anti-aircraft armament enhancements and radar installation. In 1942, while escorting a convoy to North Russia, the ship was hit by a torpedo from a German submarine and subsequently sank with the loss of most of her crew. The sinking of HMS Hunter remains a significant event in the history of the Royal Navy during World War II.

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