HMS Engadine

HMS Engadine

Two warships of the Royal Navy have been called HMS "Engadine".

*The first HMS "Engadine" was a seaplane tender which served in the First World War and was present at the Battle of Jutland. She was originally a merchant ship named after the Engadine valley in Switzerland, and the name was retained.

*The second HMS "Engadine" was an aircraft transport ship launched in May 1941.

*There was also a Royal Fleet Auxiliary helicopter support ship called RFA "Engadine" which took part in the Falklands War.


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