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There have been three warships to bear the name Manchester in the Royal Navy from a small stores ship in the early 1800s to today's modern Type 42 destroyer. The current ship was named after the city of Manchester in the north-west of England, and retains close links with the city.
The first HMS Manchester was a hired vessel used in the role of a stores ship, these relatively mundane duties, are a complete contradiction to the present Manchester.
The second HMS Manchester (1937) was a light cruiser of 9,400 tons and commissioned in 1938. She was sunk in in 1942.
The current HMS Manchester (D95) is a Type 42 (Batch 3) destroyer that was commissioned in 1982. She participated in the 1991 Gulf War. In service as of 2004.
Battle Honours
Norway 1940, Spartivento 1941, Malta 1942, Arctic 1942, Persian Gulf 1991HMS Manchester (1814-?)
HMS Manchester (1937-1942)
HMS Manchester (1980-present day)
