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HMS Diana (1953) DD (10th) |
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This the tenth ship to carry the name HMS Diana was a Daring
Class (1952)
destroyer. Built by Yarrow, laid down 03-Apr-1947, launched 08-May-1952 and completed 19-Mar-1953. On completion served in the Mediterranean/Home circuit. Completed trials in Australian waters May/Jun-1956 and later took part i the Suez landings. Remained in the Mediterranean until she returned to Devonport for a short period in reserved then began refit 11-May-1959 to 20-Jan-61. Then went back to the Home/Mediterranean circuit for two years before going to the far east 03-Jan-1963. Remained there until 1969 when she returned to the UK May-1969 and was placed on the Sales list. Sold 01-Dec-1969 to Peru and renamed Palacios. Refitted in the UK 1970-73 and modernised further 1977-78. Paid off 1993.
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