HMS Peacock (U96)

HMS Peacock was a modified Black Swan-class sloop of the Royal Navy. She was built for service as a convoy escort during the Second World War, serving in the arctic and Atlantic convoys. After the Second World War she saw service in the Mediterranean. She was scrapped in 1958.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Peacock.

Peacock in 1945 (IWM) A 30695
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Peacock
BuilderThornycroft, Woolston, Hampshire
Laid down29 November 1942
Launched11 December 1943
Completed10 May 1944
IdentificationPennant number U96/F96
Honours and
awards
  • ARCTIC 1944
  • ATLANTIC 1945
FateSold for scrap, 1958
BadgeOn a Field White, upon a pedestal Black, a Peacock Proper
General characteristics
Class and typeModified Black Swan-class sloop
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