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USS Patton
HMS ''Sarawak'' (K591) was a of the United Kingdom that served during World War II. She originally was ordered by the United States Navy as the ''Tacoma''-class patrol frigate USS ''Patton'' (PF-87) and was transferred to the Royal Navy prior to completion. Construction and acquisition The ship, originally designated a "patrol gunboat," PG-195, was ordered by the United States Maritime Commission under a United States Navy contract as USS ''Patton''. She was reclassified as a " patrol frigate," PF-87, on 15 April 1943 and laid down by the Walsh-Kaiser Company at Providence, Rhode Island, on 29 September 1943. Intended for transfer to the United Kingdom, the ship was renamed ''Sarawak'' by the British and was launched on 25 October 1943. She was completed on 7 February 1944. Service history Transferred to the United Kingdom under Lend-Lease on 7 February 1944, the ship served in the Royal Navy The Royal Navy (RN) is the naval warfare force of the United Kingdom. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of European mainland, the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of List of islands of the United Kingdom, the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering . Northern Ireland shares Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, a land border with the Republic of Ireland; otherwise, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea. It maintains sovereignty over the British Overseas Territories, which are located across various oceans and seas globally. The UK had an estimated population of over 68.2 million people in 2023. The capital and largest city of both England and the UK is London. The cities o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
