HMS Middleton
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Two ships of the Royal Navy
have been named HMS Middleton after the Middleton hunt
:
Middleton (L74)
, launched in 1941, was a Type II Hunt-class
destroyer
. She served in World War II
and was scrapped in 1958.
, launched in 1983, is a Hunt-class minesweeper
.
In addition, one ship has carried the name HMS Lord Middleton:
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
have been named HMS Middleton after the Middleton hunt
Fox hunting
Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking, chase, and sometimes killing of a fox, traditionally a red fox, by trained foxhounds or other scent hounds, and a group of followers led by a master of foxhounds, who follow the hounds on foot or on horseback.Fox hunting originated in its current...
:
Middleton (L74)
HMS Middleton (L74)
HMS Middleton was a Type 2 Hunt class destroyer of the Royal Navy and served in the Second World War. Her rôle was providing support for minelaying operations in the Atlantic and anti-aircraft protection for the North Russian convoys...
, launched in 1941, was a Type II Hunt-class
Hunt class destroyer
The Hunt class was a class of Destroyer escort of the Royal Navy. The first vessels were ordered early in 1939, and the class saw extensive service in World War II, particularly on the British East Coast and Mediterranean convoys. They were named after British fox hunts...
destroyer
Destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
. She served in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and was scrapped in 1958.
HMS Middleton (M34)
HMS Middleton is a Hunt-class mine countermeasure vessel of the British Royal Navy. She forms part of the Second Mine Countermeasures Squadron based in Portsmouth.-Affiliations:* Middleton, Rochdale...
, launched in 1983, is a Hunt-class minesweeper
Minesweeper (ship)
A minesweeper is a small naval warship designed to counter the threat posed by naval mines. Minesweepers generally detect then neutralize mines in advance of other naval operations.-History:...
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In addition, one ship has carried the name HMS Lord Middleton:
- Lord Middleton (FY219), was a requisitioned naval trawlerNaval trawlerA naval trawler is a vessel built along the lines of a fishing trawler but fitted out for naval purposes. Naval trawlers were widely used during the First and Second world wars. Fishing trawlers were particularly suited for many naval requirements because they were robust boats designed to work...
which served in the Second World War. She was taken over by the AdmiraltyAdmiraltyThe Admiralty was formerly the authority in the Kingdom of England, and later in the United Kingdom, responsible for the command of the Royal Navy...
in 1939 and returned to her original owners in 1945.