HMS Sundsvall (J12)
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HMS Sundsvall (naval designation J12) was a Second World War-era Swedish
destroyer
in the Visby class
(not to be confused with the ). The ship was named after the Swedish coastal city of Sundsvall
.
The Sundsvall was laid down in 1942 and was commissioned on 17 September 1943. The ship survived the war, and was modified and redesigned as a frigate
in the mid-1960s. It was kept in service by the Swedish Navy
until 1982, and was then used for testing of the RBS 15 anti-ship missile
. The ship was later sold to Spain
for scrapping.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
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...
in the Visby class
Visby class destroyer
Visby class was a Swedish World War II destroyer class. During the years 1942-1944 four ships, , , and , were built and delivered to the Swedish navy. The ships were a part of Sweden's military buildup during the war. Under this period the ships were used as neutral guards and escort ships. In...
(not to be confused with the ). The ship was named after the Swedish coastal city of Sundsvall
Sundsvall
-External links:* - Official site from Nordisk Familjebok - Sundsvalls tourist information bureau. - The alternative guide to Sundsvall. - Blog with photos from Sundsvall....
.
The Sundsvall was laid down in 1942 and was commissioned on 17 September 1943. The ship survived the war, and was modified and redesigned as a frigate
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
in the mid-1960s. It was kept in service by the Swedish Navy
Swedish Navy
The Royal Swedish Navy is the naval branch of the Swedish Armed Forces. It is composed of surface and submarine naval units – the Fleet – as well as marine units, the so-called Amphibious Corps .In Swedish, vessels of the Swedish Navy are given the prefix "HMS," short for Hans/Hennes...
until 1982, and was then used for testing of the RBS 15 anti-ship missile
Anti-ship missile
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles that are designed for use against ships and large boats. Most anti-ship missiles are of the sea-skimming type, many use a combination of inertial guidance and radar homing...
. The ship was later sold to Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
for scrapping.