HMS Curzon (K513) was a Captain-class frigate of the Royal Navy that served during World War II. The ship was constructed in the United States and commissioned in 1943. It was initially assigned to convoy escort duties in the North Atlantic before being transferred to the Mediterranean. Curzon was involved in several operations, including the invasion of Sicily and the landings at Salerno and Anzio. The ship also played a role in anti-submarine warfare and naval bombardment missions. In 1944, HMS Curzon was damaged by a German glider bomb off the coast of Anzio but managed to return to service after repairs. The frigate continued its operations in the Mediterranean until the end of the war. After the war, Curzon was decommissioned and sold for scrap in 1947. The HMS Curzon's service history highlights the vital role played by frigates in convoy protection, anti-submarine warfare, and amphibious operations during World War II.

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