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HMS Geranium (K16)

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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Geranium.
HMS Geranium seen during the Second World War

HMS Geranium (K16) was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War.[1] She was later sold to Denmark and renamed Thetis.

Construction and career

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Royal Navy

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The ship was ordered 25 Jul 1939 and laid down 21 Sep 1939 at William Simmons & Co. in Renfrew, Scotland.[1][2] The ship was lanched 23 Apr 1940 and commissioned 24 Jun 1940.[1]

In August 1942, the ship participated in Operation Pedestal, a British convoy to supply Malta.[3][4] In the operation, she was assigned to Force R along with 3 other corvettes and a tug to protect the fleet oil tankers: RFA Brown Ranger and RFA Dingledale.[3] She was under the command of A.Foxall, RNR.[3]

In 1943, the ship was operating in the Atlantic engaged in anti-submarine warfare.[5] On 31 October, together with HMS Whitehall she sunk the U-Boat U-306 with depth charges and hedgehog attacks.[5]

Danish Navy

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The ship was sold to the Royal Danish Navy in 1945.[6][7] They renamed her Thetis (F340) and she entered service.[6] The ship was scrapped in 1963.[6][7]

Honours

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The ship featured on a 2012 Maltese postal stamp.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "HMS Geranium (K 16) of the Royal Navy". uboat.net. 1939-07-25. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  2. ^ Preston, Antony; Raven, Alan; Roberts, John (1982). Flower Class Corvettes. ISBN 978-0-85368-559-3.
  3. ^ a b c Henshaw, John (2024-02-16). Malta's Savior. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. p. 261. ISBN 978-1-4766-4853-8.
  4. ^ Thomas, David A. (1998-12-17). Battles and Honours of the Royal Navy. Pen and Sword. ISBN 978-1-4738-1226-0.
  5. ^ a b Syrett, David (1994). The Defeat of the German U-boats. Columbia, S.C: Univ of South Carolina Press. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-87249-984-3.
  6. ^ a b c "HDMS Thetis F 340 UK Flower class Frigate Corvette Royal Danish Navy Kongelige Danske Marine". Seaforces Online. 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  7. ^ a b "THETIS (1945-1963), Corvette". Danish Naval History (in Danish). 1951-04-01. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  8. ^ "HMS Geranium 2012". Stampmeister. 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
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