HMS Ghurka
HMS Ghurka was a Tribal-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during the World War II. The ship was named after the Gurkha soldiers of the British Indian Army, who were renowned for their bravery and loyalty.
Construction and design[edit | edit source]
HMS Ghurka was ordered from the Clydebank shipyard of John Brown & Company on 19 June 1936. She was laid down on 6 November 1936, launched on 7 July 1937 and completed on 22 February 1938. The ship was powered by three Admiralty 3-drum boilers and two Parsons geared steam turbines, which developed a total of 44,000 shaft horsepower and gave a maximum speed of 36 knots.
Service history[edit | edit source]
During the early stages of World War II, HMS Ghurka was involved in several naval operations in the North Sea and the English Channel. On 17 January 1940, she struck a mine off the coast of Dover and sank with the loss of 16 crew members.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The name Ghurka continues to be used in the Royal Navy, with the latest ship to bear the name being the Type 23 frigate HMS Ghurka (F20), which was launched in 1986 and is currently in service.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
