HMS Wivern

HMS Wivern

Two ships of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS "Wivern" after the wivern of

*"Wivern", launched in 1863, was an early turret ship originally constructed for the Confederate States of America, taken into the Royal Navy after her launch. She served until 1898.
*"Wivern", launched in 1919, was a W-class destroyer. She served as a convoy escort in World War II and was broken up in 1948.


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