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HMS Hussar November 1936
Source: Wright & Logan


HMS Hussar 1934 - Halcyon Class Minesweeper   
HMS Hussar
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Date of Arrival

Place

Date of Departure

Orders, Remarks etc

 

 

 

 

10.8.33

J Thorneycroft

 

Laid down - J Thorneycroft, Woolston

27.8.34

 

 

Launched

      Ship adopted by Kirkburton, Yorks

16.1.35

 

 

Completed. Pennant number N82 (J82)

2.8.34

When completed, HUSSAR joined the 1st M/S Flotilla in the Home Command. She was Chatham‑manned and was to relieve the old SUTTON. Her first Commanding Officer was Lt.Cdr.R.Frederick whose appointment was dated 2 August.

1935

After her trials HUSSAR spent much of the year 1935 on visits, which included Gibraltar, Bathurst, Freetown, Amsterdam and Rouen. She was also at King's Lynn, Bristol and naval ports in the UK. She then sailed to the Mediterranean towards the end of the year.

HMS Hussar, Chatham
HMS Hussar, Chatham 1935

1936


CLICK HERE for Annual Report on the Progress of Minesweeping1936 

1937


CLICK HERE for Annual Report  of Minesweeping 1st November 1936 - 31st October 1937

1938


CLICK HERE for Annual Report  of Minesweeping 1st November 1937 - 31st October 1938

HMS Hussar - Halcyon Class Minesweeper HMS Hussar in port

     

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