HMAS Duchess
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HMAS Duchess

1951 Daring-class destroyer


Country of Registry
United Kingdom
Commissioning Date
October 23, 1952
Manufacturer
John I. Thornycroft & Company
Operator
Royal Australian Navy
Vessel Type
training vessel: , destroyer, Daring-class destroyer
Ship Type
training vessel
Decommissioning Date
October 23, 1977

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HMAS Duchess (D154) was a Battle-class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy that served during World War II. Commissioned in 1946, the ship was named after the Duke of Duchess and played a vital role in various naval operations in the Pacific. The vessel was involved in escort duties, anti-submarine patrols, and bombardments during the war. Following the conflict, HMAS Duchess underwent several refits and modernizations to enhance its capabilities. The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1964 and sold for scrap in 1969. With a displacement of over 2,400 tons, the destroyer was armed with a range of weaponry, including guns, torpedoes, and depth charges. Throughout its service, HMAS Duchess received several accolades and honors for its contributions to the Australian Navy. The ship's legacy lives on in historical records and accounts of its wartime experiences, highlighting its significance in the naval history of Australia.

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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