


Duke of York
Country | United Kingdom |
Ship Class | King George V (1939)-class Battleship |
Hull Number | 17 |
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Duke of York Operational Timeline
13 Dec 1941Â | British battleship HMS Duke Of York departed the Clyde, Scotland, United Kingdom with Winston Churchill on board, sailing for the United States. The battleship was escorted by destroyers HMS Faulknor, HMS Foresight, and HMS Matabele. |
22 Dec 1941Â | HMS Duke of York arrived at Annapolis, Maryland, United States. |
26 Jun 1942Â | After repairs at HM Dockyard Chatham, Sheerness, England, United Kingdom, HMS Cumberland became part of Home Fleet cover with HM Battleship Duke of York, US Navy Battleship USS Washington, HM Cruiser Negeria and screen of 14 RN/USN destroyers for passage of Russian Convoy PQ17. |
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