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naval Daring Class destroyers. Destroyer website dedicated to the history of
HMS Delight, HMS Daring, HMS Defender, HMS Decoy, HMS Diana, HMS Duchess,
HMS Vampire, HMS Vendetta and HMS Voyager from their launch to their
participation in major wars also notice board for families of ex-crew of D
Class destroyers.
HMS Dainty. Built by White and launched 16th August
1950. and Scrapped 1972.
HMS DARING. Built by Swan Hunter ship builders
and launched 10th August 1949. and Scrapped 1971.
HMS DIAMOND. Built by John Brown, (Clydebank) and
launched 14th June 1950. Disposed off after 1979.
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| HMS Dainty
I.52 |
16th August 1950 |
Broken up 1972. |
| HMS Daring
I.15 |
10th August 1949 |
Broken up 1971. |
| HMS Decoy
I.40 |
29th March 1949 |
Transferred to
Peru 1970 and renamed Ferre. |
| HMS Defender
I.47 (changed from Dogstar) |
27th July 1950 |
Broken up 1972. |
| HMS Delight
I.08 (changed from Disdain) |
21st December
1950 |
Broken up 1971. |
| HMS Diamond
I.81 |
14th June 1950 |
Tender 1979. |
| HMS Diana
I.26 (changed from Druid) |
8th May 1952 |
Transferred to
Peru 1970 and renamed Palacios. |
| HMS Duchess
I.94 |
9th April 1951 |
Transferred to RAN 1964 For disposal
1979. |
| HMS
Dainty |
HMS Dainty, August 1964.
A
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HMS Dainty.
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| HMS
Daring |
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ORIGINAL POSTCARD FOR
SALE. DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.
HMS Daring at speed
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HMS Daring.
Original
R A Fisk Postcard. Price £16. Click here to
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| HMS
Decoy |
HMS Decoy, May 1954.
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HMS Decoy, August 1969.
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HMS Decoy, June 1953.
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HMS Decoy.
Original
R A Fisk Postcard. Price £16. Click here to
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| HMS
Defender |
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HMS Defender, September 1969.
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HSM Defender, September 1969.
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HMS Defender, June 1966.
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HMS Defender.
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| HMS
Delight |
HMS Delight, at the breakers, Inverkeithing, May 1971.
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HMS Delight, March 1967.
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HMS Delight.
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| HMS
Diamond |
HMS Diamond, June 1953.
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HMS Diamond, August 1976.
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HMS Diamond, June 1953.
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HMS Diamond.
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HMS Diamond.
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HMS Diamond at Malta. A
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| HMS
Diana |
HMS Diana, May 1954.
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HMS Diana, October 1967.
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HMS Diana.
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HMS Diana, April 1969.
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HMS Duchess |
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HMS Duchess.
Contributed by Trevor
Piper. © Vosper Thornycroft. Click here for details of new book on
the history of Vosper Thornycroft and their ships |
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HMS Duchess, June 1953.
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HMS Duchess, December 1962.
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HMS Duchess.
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HMS Duchess, 1974.
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Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Noticeboard
Daring Class destroyers, Message Board for naval
enthusiasts, crew & descendents of Daring Class Destroyers. This website is
not part of any governmental body or official websites of Daring Class
Destroyers.
Photographs and information on historical events about the
aforementioned destroyers requested for this new website. If you have any information you
would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving on any
of these destroyers and also photographs of the ship please USE
OUR MESSAGE FORM
MESSAGES
HMS DIANA... My dad served on
HMS Diana in the early to mid fifties. This is to let any ship mates who
remember him that he passed away on the 2nd of January 2004. I am writing
a small biography on him for my family history (genealogy) research
and so any and all contributions would be most welcome. Bob
contact here
HMS DIAMOND: I can remember going
aboard HMS Diamond in the late 1950's as a guest ,along with staff of the
Anglo American Corporation of South Africa. I believe she had been adopted
by the Debeers Diamond group. The crew waited on us with afternoon tea.
Over the years I have lost photos of this day, and wondered if any crew
members have any record or photos of this event. please contact Joyce
Snipp at joycesnipp@hotmail.com
HMS DEFENDER.. IAN MacKENZIE.. I served
on Defender n 1963/64 as a boy seaman from HMS St Vincent. I recall her as
being an old refitted but tough little ship and it was with pride that I
served on her. I would love to obtain a picture of her and if anyone can
help I would be most appreciative. Contact me at dimackenzie@shaw.ca
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