HMS Campbeltown, originally the USS Buchanan, was a Town-class destroyer transferred from the US Navy to the Royal Navy in 1940 under the Destroyers for Bases Agreement. Notable for her role in the St Nazaire Raid of 1942, she underwent modifications and was renamed HNLMS Campbeltown while on loan to the Royal Netherlands Navy before being returned to the Royal Navy.

The St Nazaire Raid, also known as Operation Chariot, aimed to neutralize the German battleship Tirpitz by destroying the drydock at Saint-Nazaire. Campbeltown was selected for a special operation to ram the dock gates loaded with explosives. Accompanied by British Commandos, she underwent modifications to disguise her appearance. The operation took place on March 28, 1942, resulting in heavy casualties among the attackers. The delayed explosion of the charges rendered the drydock unusable for the remainder of the war.

The raid led to further chaos with delayed-action torpedoes detonating, causing panic and civilian casualties. Lt-Cdr Beattie, commanding Campbeltown, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the operation, which also resulted in numerous other military decorations.

Jeremy Clarkson’s the Greatest Raid of All is well worth seeking out to understand this incredible ship and its mission.

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STERLING SILVER 925
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