HMS Delight (H38) was a D-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during World War II. Built in the 1930s, the ship was initially assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet and took part in various operations in the region. In 1940, the destroyer was transferred to the Western Approaches Command and was involved in escort duties and anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic. HMS Delight also participated in the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, rescuing troops from the beaches of Dunkirk. Throughout its service, HMS Delight engaged in several skirmishes and encounters with enemy vessels. Notably, the ship was involved in the sinking of the German submarine U-23 in 1940. Unfortunately, in 1941, while escorting a convoy off the coast of Ireland, HMS Delight was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-58, resulting in the loss of most of its crew. The sinking of HMS Delight remains a tragic event in the history of the Royal Navy, highlighting the dangers faced by ships and sailors during wartime. The ship's service and sacrifice are commemorated as part of the naval history of World War II.

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