HMS Milne (G14)
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HMS Milne (G14) was a M-class destroyer
of the Royal Navy
which served during World War II
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She was built by Scotts
, of Greenock
, laid down 24 January 1940, launched 30 December 1941 and completed 6 August 1942.
During the war she saw service in the Mediterranean and Arctic theatres.
Following World War II Milne was transferred to the Turkish
Navy in 1959 as Alp Arslan.
L and M class destroyer
The L and M class was a class of sixteen destroyers which served in the British Royal Navy during World War II. The ships of the class were launched between 1939 and 1942.-Design details:...
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...
which served during 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...
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She was built by Scotts
Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company
Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited, often referred to simply as Scotts, was a Scottish shipbuilding company based in Greenock on the River Clyde.- History :...
, of Greenock
Greenock
Greenock is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in United Kingdom, and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland...
, laid down 24 January 1940, launched 30 December 1941 and completed 6 August 1942.
During the war she saw service in the Mediterranean and Arctic theatres.
Following World War II Milne was transferred to the Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
Navy in 1959 as Alp Arslan.