by E28 » Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:20 pm
Thanks Dave,
although annotated as Agincourt and Saintes the jpeg states Alamein and Saintes possibly in error.
The 2 Battle class destroyers fitting out it is the more complete Saintes on the outside launched 19 July 1944, her pendant 84 legible. Agincourt inboard slid down the slip the following winter Jan 29th 1945.
They were only half sisters 1st and 2nd group respectively.
So, where is Alamein which H L launched 28th May 1945, Jutland is also on a slip, although cancelled she was plated and launched 2nd November 1945 then duly used in assorted trials, not as extensive as Oudenarde from S H which i have covered elsewhere. Not to be confused with the Jutland which did enter service, she was the ex Malplaquet from Stephens. Then there is also Mons which was laid down 29th June 45 but duly dismantled in frame.
Bottom line is - exact date please.
Thats all folks. Sean.