HMS Delight
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HMS Delight

1950 Daring-class destroyer


Country of Registry
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
destroyer, Daring-class destroyer
Pennant Number
D119

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HMS Delight (D119) was a D-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during World War II. Launched in 1932, the ship underwent modifications and participated in various operations, including convoy escort duties in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Delight was involved in several significant events, such as the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk in 1940 and the Battle of Crete in 1941. The ship also took part in the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943. Throughout its service, HMS Delight received multiple battle honors for its contributions to the war effort. The destroyer was eventually decommissioned in 1945 and sold for scrapping in 1946. HMS Delight's legacy lives on through its wartime service and the recognition it received for its vital roles in key military operations during World War II.

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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