HMS Salvia (K97)

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HMS Salvia was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy that served during World War I and World War II. She was named after the flowering plant Salvia.

Construction

HMS Salvia was built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast, with the yard number 1039. She was launched on 29 June 1918.

Service history

HMS Salvia was commissioned in 1918 and served in various roles during World War I. After the war, she was placed in reserve. In 1939, with the outbreak of World War II, she was recommissioned and served on convoy escort duties in the Atlantic.

In 1946, HMS Salvia was decommissioned and subsequently sold for scrap in 1947.

Specifications

HMS Salvia had a displacement of 1,290 tons and measured 78.3 meters in length, 9.7 meters in beam, and had a draught of 3.8 meters. She was powered by steam turbines, giving her a top speed of 15 knots. The ship had a complement of 85 crew members and was armed with 1 × 4-inch gun and depth charges.

Legacy

The service of HMS Salvia is commemorated in various naval archives and museums, highlighting her contributions during both World Wars.