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  1. Class and typeN-class destroyer
    Displacement1,773 long tons (1,801 t) (standard) · 2,384 long tons (2,422 t) (deep load)
    Length356 ft 6 in (108.7 m) (o/a)
    Beam35 ft 9 in (10.9 m)
    Design

    The eight ships of the N-class were ordered on 15 April 1939. They were a repeat of the J- and K-class destroyers, 16 of which were ordered in 1937.
    The N-class were 339 feet 6 inches (103.48 m) long … See more

    History

    The ship was built by John Brown & Company of Clydebank, Glasgow. She was laid down on 26 July 1939, launched on 7 May 1940. While initially ordered and launched under the name Nerissa, the ship was transfer… See more

    Bismarck action

    On 22 May 1941, Piorun, with ships of the British 4th Destroyer Flotilla (HMS Cossack, HMS Maori, HMS Sikh and HMS Zulu), commanded by Captain Philip Vian, provided additional escort to troop convoy WS8B en ro… See more

    Subsequent activity

    Piorun subsequently operated in the Mediterranean, taking part in Operation Halberd, one of the Malta convoys and Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. In 1944 she was transferred to the Home Fleet. On 8 June … See more

     
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