HC Deb 02 July 1948 vol 452 cc246-7W
Mr. Piratin

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he will publish a list of H.M. ships that have been disposed of to other countries since the war; and, in each case, indicate the country.

Mr. Dugdale

For a list of ships sold to foreign governments since the war, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member

(Note.—Except where otherwise stated all ships were sold.)
Eire … … 3 Flower Class Corvettes
South Africa … 1 Corvette
2 Minesweepers
2 Boom Defence Vessels
1 Controlled Minelayer
India … … 5 River Class Frigates
1 Flower Class Corvette
Burma … … 1 Frigate. Transferred free of charge under Article 5 of the Burma Defence Agreement.
2 Motor Minesweepers.
13 Harbour Defence Motor Launches
6 Motor Fishing Vessels
5 Harbour Launches (Petrol).
6 Fast Motor Boats
4 Cargo Lighters (2 Ramp, 2 "Z" Craft.)
Turkey … … 2 Destroyers Transferred under the Anglo Turkish Armaments Credits.
1 Submarine
3 Minesweepers.
2 Boom Delence Vessels.
8 Motor Launches.

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