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HMS Imogen (D44)
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HMS Imogen was a of the Royal Navy
commissioned in June 1937, that saw service in World War II
until sunk after an accidental collision in July 1940.
under the 1935 Build Programme. She was laid down on 18 January 1936, launched on 30 December 1936, as the sixth RN ship to carry this name, and completed on 2 June 1937, at a contract price of £256,917, excluding items supplied by Admiralty such as armaments and communications equipment.
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HMS Imogen was a of the Royal Navy
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...
commissioned in June 1937, that saw service 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...
until sunk after an accidental collision in July 1940.
Construction
The ship was ordered on 30 October 1935 from Hawthorn LeslieHawthorn Leslie and Company
R. & W. Hawthorn Leslie and Company, Limited, usually referred to as Hawthorn Leslie, was a shipbuilding and locomotive manufacturer. The Company was founded on Tyneside in 1886 and ceased building ships in 1982.-History:...
under the 1935 Build Programme. She was laid down on 18 January 1936, launched on 30 December 1936, as the sixth RN ship to carry this name, and completed on 2 June 1937, at a contract price of £256,917, excluding items supplied by Admiralty such as armaments and communications equipment.