Vessel Profile

Nene (H.M.S.)

Nene (H.M.S.)
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Story

This frigate, river-class was built in 1942 by Smiths Dock Co., Ltd. in South Bank-on-Tees.

Historical Notes

In 1955 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

She was a warship of the Royal Navy.

In 1944 she was transferred to the Royal and returned at the end of the Second World War.

Name Significance

Named for the river Nene in England.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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