HMS Orwell
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HMS Orwell was a Royal Navy destroyer that served during World War II, notably participating in Arctic convoy operations and engagements against German naval forces.
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
O-class destroyer
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Royal Navy destroyer ⓘ |
| alliance | Allies of World War II ⓘ |
| armedWith |
4.7-inch naval guns
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anti-aircraft guns ⓘ depth charges ⓘ torpedo tubes ⓘ |
| builtFor | Royal Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict |
World War II
ⓘ
surface form:
Second World War
|
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| enemyForcesEngaged |
German U-boats
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German surface raiders ⓘ Kriegsmarine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | World War II era NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| navalTheatre |
Arctic Ocean
NERFINISHED
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North Atlantic Ocean NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operator | Royal Navy ⓘ |
| participatedIn |
Arctic convoys
NERFINISHED
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Convoy escort duties ⓘ Operations against German naval forces ⓘ |
| primaryMission |
interdiction of enemy naval forces
ⓘ
protection of merchant shipping ⓘ |
| role |
anti-submarine warfare
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convoy escort ⓘ fleet screening ⓘ |
| serviceBranch | Royal Navy ⓘ |
| serviceEntry | 1942 ⓘ |
| shipClass | O-class NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| shipType | destroyer ⓘ |
| usedIn | Allied Arctic supply routes to the Soviet Union ⓘ |
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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.