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Hms Duchess (probably)

Destroyer (period Unassigned)-(1939)

Why this matters

HMS Duchess (probably) was a British destroyer lost in 1939, likely during the early stages of World War II. The wreck's precise location suggests it may hold historical significance for understanding naval activity in Scottish waters during the war.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Hms Duchess (probably) as Destroyer (period Unassigned)-(1939). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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