HMS Widgeon

Last updated November 10, 2021

HMS Widgeon may refer to one of several Royal Navy ships named after the Widgeon:

HMS Widgeon (1806), a schooner launched in 1806 and wrecked in 1808
HMS Widgeon (1837), a packet boat in service until 1884
HMS Widgeon (1889), a gunboat launched in 1889 and sold in 1906
HMS Widgeon (1904), a gunboat launched in 1904 and sold in 1931
HMS Widgeon (L62), a Kingfisher-class sloop launched in 1938 and scrapped in 1947

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