List of River-class frigates

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A River-class frigate, HMAS Macquarie (K532) circa 1952. HMAS Macquarie AWM 300973.jpeg
A River-class frigate, HMAS Macquarie (K532) circa 1952.

The River class was a ship class of British-designed frigates built and operated during World War II. One hundred and fifty-one frigates were built, and these were operated by seven different nations during the war.

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Royal Navy

Royal Australian Navy

Royal Canadian Navy

Free French Navy

Royal Netherlands Navy

South African Navy

United States Navy

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HMS <i>Cam</i> (K264) River-class frigate of the Royal Navy

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HMS Cuckmere (K299) was a River-class frigate of the Royal Navy (RN) in 1943. Cuckmere was originally to be built for the United States Navy, having been laid down as PG-104, but was transferred to the Royal Navy as part of Lend-Lease and finished to the RN's specifications as a Group II River-class frigate. She was first Royal Navy ship to carry the name Cuckmere.

HMS <i>Lagan</i> River-class frigate of the Royal Navy

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