HMS Hollyhock (K64)
Flower-class corvette / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other ships with the same name, see HMS Hollyhock.
HMS Hollyhock was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Navy. During her career, she was frequently used for escorting convoys.[1][2] She was captained by Lt. Thomas Edward Davies.[3]
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History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Hollyhock |
Builder | John Crown & Sons Ltd |
Laid down | 27 November 1939 |
Launched | 19 August 1940 |
Commissioned | 19 November 1940 |
Identification | Pennant number: K64 |
Fate | Sunk by Japanese aircraft 9 April 1942 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Flower-class corvette |
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