List of Flower class corvettes
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This is a list of Flower-class corvettes and Modified Flower-class corvettes. It should be stressed that all ships were initially built for the British, Canadian, French and American navies, so that all mentions of other nations' navies refer to ships which were transferred to those countries later in their lives.
1 These ships belonged to the Modified Flower class.
2 These ships were torpedoed by U-boat
s. See table in main article.
Argentine Navy
Chilean Navy
Dominican Navy
French Navy
Four Flower Class corvettes were built for the French Navy in early 1940. However, only the first-named ship was actually handed over to the French Navy.
Irish Naval Service
Israeli Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
64 vessels were built under the 1939-1940 Programme (including 10 originally built for the Royal Navy, but transferred to the RCN on loan):
16 further vessels were built under the 1940-1941 Programme:
Modified Flower Class (1)
15 vessels were built in Canada under the 1942-1943 Programme, with another 2 vessels built in the UK and transferred to the RCN on completion:
12 vessels were built in Canada under the 1943-1944 Programme, with another 2 vessels built in the UK and transferred to the RCN on completion:
Royal Danish Navy
Royal Indian Navy
Royal Navy
Group 1: Pre-war orders of 56 vessels ordered on 25 July 1939 (first 26) and 31 August 1939 (next 30):
Group 2: Wartime orders under the 1939 and 1940 War Programmes:
Group 3: Wartime orders under the 1941 (first 21 ships) and 1942 (last 4 ships) War Programmes (these were the vessels of the Modified Flower class 1):
Royal Netherlands Navy
Royal New Zealand Navy
Royal Norwegian Navy
United States Navy
Yugoslav Navy
1 These ships belonged to the Modified Flower class.
2 These ships were torpedoed by U-boat
U-boat
U-boat is the anglicized version of the German word U-Boot , itself an abbreviation of Unterseeboot , and refers to military submarines operated by Germany, particularly in World War I and World War II...
s. See table in main article.
Argentine NavyArgentine NavyThe Navy of the Argentine Republic or Armada of the Argentine Republic is the navy of Argentina. It is one of the three branches of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force....
- Gasestado (ex-HMCS Barrie); became survey ship 1956, renamed Capitan Canepa; broken up 1972.
Chilean NavyChilean Navy-Independence Wars of Chile and Peru :The Chilean Navy dates back to 1817. A year before, following the Battle of Chacabuco, General Bernardo O'Higgins prophetically declared "this victory and another hundred shall be of no significance if we do not gain control of the sea".This led to the...
- Chipana (ex-HMCS Strathroy).
- Casma (ex-HMCS Stellarton).
- Papudo (ex-HMCS Thorlock).
Dominican NavyDominican NavyThe Navy of the Dominican Republic or Marina de Guerra Dominicana , is one of the three branches of the Military of the Dominican Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force.-History:...
- Cristobal Colon (ex-HMCS Lachute).
- Gerard Jansen (ex-HMCS Peterborough).
- Juan Alejandro Acosta (ex-HMCS Louisbourg).
- Juan Bautista Cambioso (ex-HMCS Belleville).
- Juan Bautista Maggiolo (ex-HMCS Riviere du LoupHMCS Rivière du Loup (K357)HMCS Riviere du Loup was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy.Riviere du Loup followed the design of the modified Flower-class corvettes and was ordered from Morton Engineering & Dry Dock Co. as part of the 1942-1943 Programme . She was laid down on 5 January 1943 and...
).
Free French Navy
- Aconit (ex-HMS Aconite).
- Alysse 2 (ex-HMS Alyssum).
- Commandant Detroyat (ex-HMS Coriander).
- Commandant Drogou (ex-HMS Chrysanthemum).
- Commandant d'Estienne d'Orves (ex-HMS Lotus).
- Lobelia (ex-HMS Lobelia).
- Mimosa 2 (ex-HMS Mimosa).
- Renoncule (ex-HMS Renonculus).
- Roselys (ex-HMS Sundew).
French NavyFrench NavyThe French Navy, officially the Marine nationale and often called La Royale is the maritime arm of the French military. It includes a full range of fighting vessels, from patrol boats to a nuclear powered aircraft carrier and 10 nuclear-powered submarines, four of which are capable of launching...
Four Flower Class corvettes were built for the French Navy in early 1940. However, only the first-named ship was actually handed over to the French Navy.
- La Bastiaise, built by Smith's Dock Company, South Bank on Tees, launched 8 April 1940. Mined off HartlepoolHartlepoolHartlepool is a town and port in North East England.It was founded in the 7th century AD, around the Northumbrian monastery of Hartlepool Abbey. The village grew during the Middle Ages and developed a harbour which served as the official port of the County Palatine of Durham. A railway link from...
, 22 June 1940. - La Dieppoise, built by Smith's Dock, launched 21 June 1940 and completed 26 August 1940. Transferred to RN as Fleur de Lys , and torpedoed by U.206 in the North Atlantic 14 October 1941.
- La MalouineHMS La Malouine (K46)HMS La Malouine was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy, serving during the Second World War.-Origin:La Malouine was one of four Flower-class corvettes ordered by the French Navy . Only two of these were delivered to the Marine Nationale. One of these ships was La Malouine the other La...
, built by Smith's Dock, launched 21 March 1940 and completed 30 July 1940. Transferred to RN under same name, and broken up 22 May 1947. - La Paimpolaise, built by Smith's Dock, launched 4 July 1940 and completed 26 September 1940. Transferred to RN as Nasturtium, and sold for mercantile use 1948, renamed Cania.
Irish Naval ServiceIrish Naval ServiceThe Naval Service is the navy of Ireland and is one of the three standing branches of the Irish Defence Forces. Its main base is in Haulbowline, County Cork....
- Cliona (ex-HMS BellwortHMS Bellwort (K114)HMS Bellwort was a of the Royal Navy.After wartime service she was sold to the Irish Naval Service and renamed Cliona after an ancient Irish goddess of love.-Construction:...
). - Macha (ex-HMS Borage).
- Maev (ex-HMS Oxlip).
Israeli NavyIsraeli Sea CorpsThe Israeli Navy is the naval arm of the Israel Defense Forces, operating primarily in the Mediterranean Sea theater as well as the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea theater. The current commander in chief of the Israeli Navy is Aluf Ram Rothberg.-History:...
- HaShomer (ex-HMCS Beauharnois).
- Haganah (ex-HMCS Norsyd).
Royal Canadian NavyRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
64 vessels were built under the 1939-1940 Programme (including 10 originally built for the Royal Navy, but transferred to the RCN on loan):
- Amherst, built by St John Drydock, launched 4 December 1940 and completed 5 August 1941. Transferred to Venezuela (as Federacion) 1946.
- SackvilleHMCS Sackville (K181)HMCS Sackville was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy and later served as a civilian research vessel. She is now a museum ship located in Halifax, Nova Scotia and the last surviving Flower-class corvette.-Wartime service:...
, built by St John Drydock, launched 15 May 1941 and completed 30 December 1941. Became cable vessel 1956, then survey vessel 1966. Paid off December 1982 for conversion to Museum Ship at Halifax. - MonctonHMCS Moncton (K139)HMCS Moncton was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy.-Construction:She was ordered on 24 January 1940 from St. John Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Saint John and laid down on 17 December 1940. She was launched on 11 August 1941 and commissioned into the RCN on 24 April 1942...
, built by St John Drydock, launched 11 August 1941 and completed 24 April 1942. Sold 1951. - Matapedia, built by Morton Engineering & Drydock, launched 14 September 1940 and completed 9 May 1941. Broken up December 1950.
- Arvida, built by Morton, launched 21 September 1940 and completed 22 May 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed La Ceiba.
- SummersideHMCS Summerside (K141)HMCS Summerside was a that served the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.Summerside was laid down at Morton Engineering & Dry Dock Co., Quebec on 4 October 1940 and launched on 7 May 1941...
, built by Morton, launched 7 May 1941 and completed 11 September 1941. Broken up June 1946. - AgassizHMCS Agassiz (K129)HMCS Agassiz was a of the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Burrard Dry Dock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, British Columbia and laid down on 29 April 1940. She was launched on 15 August 1940 and commissioned on 23 January 1941...
, built by Burrard Drydock, launched 15 August 1940 and completed 23 January 1941. Sold 1946. - AlberniHMCS Alberni (K103)HMCS Alberni was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy .-Construction:She was ordered on 14 February 1940 from Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, British Columbia and laid down on 29 April. She was launched on 22 August 1940 and commissioned into the RCN on 4 February 1941. She...
, built by Yarrows, Esquimault, launched 22 August 1940 and completed 4 February 1941. Sunk by German submarine U.480 in the English Channel 21 August 1944. (2) - Algoma, built by Port Arthur Shipbuilding, launched 17 December 1940 and completed 11 July 1941. Transferred to Venezuela (as Constitucion) 1946.
- Arrowhead (ex-HMS Arrowhead), built by Marine Industries, Sorel, launched 8 August 1940 and completed 21 November 1940. Returned to Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
June 1945. Sold for mercantile service May 1947, renamed Southern Larkspur. - Baddeck, built by Davie Shipbuilding, Quebec, launched 20 November 1940 and completed 18 May 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed Efthalia.
- Barrie, built by Collingwood Shipyards, launched 23 November 1940 and completed 12 May 1941. Transferred to Argentina (as Gasestado) 1946.
- BattlefordHMCS Battleford (K165)HMCS Battleford was a of the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Collingwood Shipyards in Collingwood, Ontario, laid down on 30 September 1940, launched on 15 April 1941, and commissioned on 31 July 1941 named after the town of Battleford, Saskatchewan.-Background:Flower-class corvettes...
, built by Collingwood Shipyards, launched 15 April 1941 and completed 31 July 1941. Transferred to Venezuela (as Libertad) 1946. - BittersweetHMCS Bittersweet (K182)HMCS Bittersweet was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered for the Royal Navy from Marine Industries Ltd. in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, and laid down on 17 April 1940. She was launched on 12 September 1940 and transferred to the RCN on 23 January 1941...
(ex-HMS Bittersweet), built by Marine Industries, launched 12 September 1940 and completed 23 January 1941. Returned to Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
22 June 1945. Broken up August 1949. - Brandon, built by Davie, launched 20 April 1941 and completed 22 July 1941. Sold 1946.
- BuctoucheHMCS Buctouche (K179)HMCS Buctouche was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy.-Construction:She was ordered on 22 January 1940 from Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing Co. Ltd., Lauzon, Quebec and laid down on 14 August 1940. She was launched on 20 November 1940 and commissioned into the RCN on 5 June 1941. She is named...
, built by Davie, launched 20 November 1940 and completed 5 June 1941. Sold 1946. - CamroseHMCS Camrose (K154)HMCS Camrose was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.Camrose was laid down at Marine Industries Ltd., Sorel on 17 September 1940, launched on 16 November 1940 and commissioned 30 June 1941...
, built by Marine Industries, launched 16 November 1940 and completed 30 June 1941. Broken up June 1947. - ChamblyHMCS Chambly (K116)HMCS Chambly was a serving in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, laid down on 20 February 1940, launched on 29 July, and commissioned on 18 December 1940, named after the city of Chambly, Quebec...
, built by Vickers, Montreal, launched 29 July 1940 and completed 18 December 1940. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed Sonjia Vinke; broken up 1952. - Chicoutimi, built by Vickers, Montreal, launched 16 October 1940 and completed 12 May 1941. Broken up June 1946.
- ChilliwackHMCS Chilliwack (K131)HMCS Chilliwack was a of the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Burrard Dry Dock in North Vancouver, British Columbia, laid down on 3 July 1940, launched on 14 September 1940, and commissioned on 8 April 1941 named after the city of Chilliwack, British Columbia.-Background:Flower-class...
, built by Burrard Drydock, launched 14 September 1940 and completed 8 April 1941. Sold 1946. - CobaltHMCS Cobalt (K124)HMCS Cobalt was a of the Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II. Built at Port Arthur, Ontario and commissioned there on 25 November 1940, Cobalt was taken to Halifax in advance of completion to beat the St...
, built by Port Arthur, launched 17 August 1940 and completed 25 November 1940. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed Johanna W. Vinke. - Collingwood, built by Collingwood, launched 27 July 1940 and completed 9 November 1940. Broken up July 1950.
- DauphinHMCS Dauphin (K157)HMCS Dauphin was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal and laid down on 6 July 1940. She was launched on 24 October 1940 and commissioned on 17 May 1941. She was named after the city of Dauphin, Manitoba.Dauphin escorted merchant ships...
, built by Vickers, Montreal, launched 24 October 1940 and completed 17 May 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1947, renamed Cortes. - Dawson, built by Victoria Machinery, launched 8 February 1941 and completed 6 October 1941. Foundered 22 March 1946 off Hamilton.
- Drumheller, built by Collingwood, launched 5 July 1941 and completed 13 September 1941. Sold 1946.
- Dunvegan, built at Marine Industries, launched 11 December 1940 and completed 9 September 1941. Transferred to Venezuela (as Independencia) 1946.
- Edmundston, built by Yarrow, Vancouver, launched 22 February 1941 and completed 21 October 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed Ampala.
- EyebrightHMCS Eyebright (K150)HMCS Eyebright was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered for the Royal Navy from Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal and laid down on 20 February 1940. She was launched on 22 July 1940, transferred to the RCN, and commissioned on 26 November 1940...
(ex-HMS Eyebright), built by Vickers, Montreal, launched 22 July 1940 and completed 26 November 1940. Returned to Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
17 June 1945. Sold for mercantile service 17 May 1947, renamed Albert W. Vinke. - Fennel (ex-HMS Fennel), built by Marine Industries, launched 20 August 1940 and completed 15 January 1941. Returned to Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
12 June 1945. Sold for mercantile service 9 August 1946, renamed Milliam Kihl. - GaltHMCS Galt (K163)The HMCS Galt was a of the Royal Canadian Navy, named after the city of Galt, Ontario. She was ordered from Collingwood Shipyards in Collingwood, Ontario and laid down on 27 May 1940; she was launched on 28 December 1940 and commissioned on 15 May 1941....
, built by Collingwood, launched 28 December 1940 and completed 15 May 1941. Sold 1946. - Hepatica (ex-HMS Hepatica), built by Davie Shipbuilding, launched 6 July 1940 and completed 12 November 1940. Returned to Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
27 June 1945. Broken up January 1948. - KamloopsHMCS Kamloops (K176)HMCS Kamloops was a . She was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy on 17 March 1941.-External links:* *...
, Built by Victoria Machinery, launched 7 August 1940 and completed 17 March 1941. Sold 1946. - Kamsack, built by Port Arthur, launched 5 May 1941 and completed 4 October 1941. Transferred to Venezuela (as Federacion) 1946.
- KenogamiHMCS Kenogami (K125)HMCS Kenogami was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.Kenogami was laid down by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co., Port Arthur on 20 April 1940 and was launched on 5 September 1940...
, built by Port Arthur, launched 5 September 1940 and completed 29 June 1941. Sold 1946 and broken up 1950. - Lethbridge, built by Vickers, Montreal, launched 21 November 1940 and completed 26 June 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1952, renamed Nicolaas Vinke.
- LevisHMCS Levis (K115)HMCS Lévis was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.She was laid down at Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing Co. Ltd., Lauzon on 11 March 1940 and launched on 4 September of that year...
, built by G. T. Davie, launched 4 September 1940 and completed 16 May 1941. Sunk by German submarine south of Greenland 19 September 1941. (2) - Louisburg (K143), built by Morton, launched 27 May 1941 and completed 29 September 1941. Sunk by torpedo from Italian aircraft off Oran 16 February 1943.
- Lunenburg, built by G. T. Davie, launched 10 July 1941 and completed 4 December 1941. Broken up June 1946.
- MayflowerHMCS Mayflower (K191)HMCS Mayflower was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered for the Royal Navy from Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal and laid down on 20 February 1940. She was launched on 3 July 1940, transferred to the RCN, and commissioned on 15 May 1941...
(ex-HMS Mayflower), built by Vickers, Montreal, launched 3 July 1940 and completed 9 November 1940. Broken up 1950. - MoosejawHMCS Moosejaw (K164)HMCS Moose Jaw was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II, and together with achieved the RCN's first U-boat kill of the war....
, built by Collingwood, launched 9 April 1941 and completed 19 June 1941. Broken up September 1949. - Morden, built by Port Arthur, launched 5 April 1941 and completed 6 September 1941. Broken up November 1956.
- Nanaimo, built by Yarrows, Esquimault, launched 28 October 1940 and completed 26 April 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1945, renamed Rene W. Vinke.
- NapaneeHMCS Napanee (K118)HMCS Napanee was a of the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Kingston Shipbuilding in Kingston, Ontario, laid down on 20 March 1940, launched on 31 August 1940, and commissioned on 12 May 1941 named after the town of Napanee, Ontario....
, built by Kingston, launched 31 August 1940 and completed 12 May 1941. Broken up June 1946. - OakvilleHMCS Oakville (K178)HMCS Oakville was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.Oakville was laid down by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co., Port Arthur on 21 December 1940 and was launched on 21 June 1941...
, built at Port Arthur Shipyard, launched 21 June 1941 and completed 18 November 1941. Transferred to Venezuela (as Patria) 1946. - Orillia, built by Collingwood, launched 15 September 1940 and completed 29 April 1941. Broken up January 1951.
- PictouHMCS Pictou (K146)HMCS Pictou was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.Pictou was laid down at George T. Davie & Sons Ltd., Lauzon on 12 July 1940 and launched on 5 October 1940. She was commissioned into the RCN on 29 April 1941.Pictou was decommissioned from the RCN...
, built by Davie Shipbuilding, launched 5 October 1940 and completed 29 April 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1949, renamed Olympic Chaser. - Prescott, built by Kingston, launched 7 January 1941 and completed 26 June 1941. Sold 1946.
- QuesnelHMCS Quesnel (K133)HMCS Quesnel was a of the Royal Canadian Navy that took part in convoy escort duties during World War II. Named after Quesnel, British Columbia, she was built by the Victoria Machinery Depot Company Ltd...
, built by Victoria Machinery, launched 12 November 1940 and completed 23 May 1941. Broken up 1946. - RimouskiHMCS Rimouski (K121)HMCS Rimouski was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.Rimouski was laid down at George T. Davie & Sons Ltd., Lauzon on 12 July 1940 and launched on 3 October 1940. She was commissioned into the RCN on 26 April 1941Rimouski served in the Battle of the St...
, built by Davie Shipbuilding, launched 3 October 1940 and completed 26 April 1941. Broken up December 1950. - RosthernHMCS Rosthern (K169)HMCS Rosthern was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was laid down on 18 June 1940 at Port Arthur Shipbuilding in Port Arthur, Ontario and launched on 30 November 1940. She was named after the town of Rosthern, Saskatchewan....
, built by Port Arthur, launched 30 November 1940 and completed 17 June 1941. Broken up June 1946. - Saskatoon, built by Vickers, Montreal, launched 7 November 1940 and completed 9 June 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1947, renamed Tra Los Montes, later renamed Olympic Fighter 1950, Otori Maru No. 6 1956, and Kyo Mary No. 20 1961.
- Shawinigan, built by G.T.Davie, launched 16 May 1941 and completed 19 September 1941. Sunk by German submarine U.1228 in Cabot Strait 25 November 1944. (2).
- ShediacHMCS Shediac (K110)HMCS Shediac was a of the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing Co. Ltd., Lauzon, Quebec, laid down on 5 October 1940, launched on 29 April 1941, and commissioned on 8 July 1941 named after the town of Shediac, New Brunswick.-Background:Flower-class corvettes...
, built by Davie Shipbuilding, launched 29 April 1941 and completed 8 July 1941. Sold for commercial service 1951, renamed Jooske W. Vinke. Broken up 1965. - Sherbrooke, built by Marine Industries, launched 25 October 1940 and completed 5 June 1941. Broken up May 1947.
- SnowberryHMCS Snowberry (K166)HMCS Snowberry was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.Snowberry was laid down at George T. Davie & Sons Ltd., Lauzon on 24 February 1940 and launched on 8 August 1940. She was ordered by the Royal Navy but was transferred to the RCN prior to...
(ex-HMS Snowberry), built by Davie Shipbuilding, launched 8 August 1940 and completed 30 November 1940. Returned to Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
8 June 1945. Broken up August 1947. - Sorel, built by Marine Industries, launched 16 November 1940 and completed 19 August 1941. Sold 16 October 1945.
- Spikenard (ex-HMS Spikenard), built by Davie Shipbuilding, launched 10 August 1940 and completed 8 December 1940. Sunk by German submarine U.136 in the North Atlantic 10 February 1942. (2)
- SudburyHMCS Sudbury (K162)HMCS Sudbury was a that served the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.Sudbury was laid down at Kingston Shipbuilding Ltd., Kingston on 25 January 1941 and launched on 31 May 1941...
, built by Kingston, launched 31 May 1941 and completed 15 October 1941. Sold 1949 as a tug, name unaltered. - The Pas, built by Collingwood, launched 16 August 1941 and completed 21 October 1941. Broken up June 1946.
- Trail, built by Burrard, launched 16 October 1940 and completed 30 April 1941. Broken up August 1950.
- TrilliumHMCS Trillium (K172)HMCS Trillium was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered for the Royal Navy from Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal and laid down on 20 February 1940. She was launched on 26 June 1940, transferred to the RCN, and commissioned on 31 October 1940...
(ex-HMS Trillium), launched 26 June 1940 and completed 22 October 1940. Sold for mercantile service 17 May 1947, renamed Olympic Runner, later renamed Otori Maru No. 10 1956, and Kyo Mary No. 16 1959. - WetaskiwinHMCS Wetaskiwin (K175)HMCS Wetaskiwin was a of the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Burrard Dry Dock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver and laid down on 11 April 1940. She was launched on 18 July 1940 and commissioned on 17 December 1940...
, ex Banff, built at Burrard, launched 18 July 1940 and completed 16 December 1940. Transferred to Venezuela (as Victoria) 1946. - WeyburnHMCS Weyburn (K173)HMCS Weyburn was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.Weyburn was laid down at Port Arthur Shipbuilding Company, Port Arthur on 21 December 1940, launched on 26 July 1941, commissioned 26 November 1941, and was lost after being struck by a mine on 22...
, built by Port Arthur, launched 26 July 1941 and completed 26 November 1941. Sunk by mine off Gibraltar 22 February 1941. - WindflowerHMCS Windflower (K155)HMCS Windflower was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during the Second World War.Windflower was laid down at George T. Davie & Sons Ltd., Lauzon on 24 February 1940 and launched on 8 August 1940...
(ex-HMS Windflower), built by Davie Shipbuilding, launched 4 July 1940 and completed 26 October 1940. Sunk in collision with SS Zypenberg in the North Atlantic 7 December 1941.
16 further vessels were built under the 1940-1941 Programme:
- BrantfordHMCS Brantford (K218)HMCS Brantford was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II from 1941 to 1945.-External links:* * *...
, built by Midland, launched 6 September 1941 and completed 15 May 1942. Sold for mercantile service 1945, renamed Olympic Arrow. - Midland, built by Midland, launched 25 June 1941 and completed 8 November 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1946.
- Timmins, built by Yarrows, Esquimault, launched 26 June 1941 and completed 10 February 1942. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed Guayaquil.
- KitchenerHMCS Kitchener (K225)HMCS Kitchener was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II. The vessel was originally named HMCS Vancouver but was renamed in November 1941 before the ship was launched....
(ex-Vancouver), built by G.T Davie, launched 18 November 1941 and completed 28 June 1942. Sold 1946 and broken up April 1949. - New Westminster, built by Victoria Machinery, launched 14 May 1941 and completed 31 January 1942. Sold for mercantile service 1947, renamed Elisa.
- Dundas, built by Victoria Machinery, launched 25 July 1941 and completed 1 April 1942. Sold 23 October 1945.
- CalgaryHMCS Calgary (K231)HMCS Calgary was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.She was laid down at Marine Industries Ltd., Sorel on 22 March 1941 and launched on 23 August of that year. She was commissioned into the RCN on 16 December 1941.-Wartime service:On 30 July 1942...
, built by Marine Industries, launched 23 August 1941 and completed 16 December 1941. Sold for mercantile service 1946. - Port Arthur, built by Port Arthur, launched 18 September 1941 and completed 26 May 1942. Broken up 1946.
- ReginaHMCS Regina (K234)HMCS Regina was a Royal Canadian Navy Flower-class corvette which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.She was laid down at Marine Industries Ltd., Sorel on 22 March 1941 and launched on 14 October of that year. She was commissioned into the RCN on 22 January 1942...
, built by Marine Industries, launched 14 October 1941 and completed 22 January 1942. Sunk by mine in the English Channel 8 August 1944. - HalifaxHMCS Halifax (K237)HMCS Halifax was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.She was laid down at Collingwood Shipyards Ltd., Collingwood on 26 April 1941 and launched on 4 October of that year. She was commissioned into the RCN 6 weeks later on 26 November.On 19 May 1942,...
, built by Collingwood, launched 4 October 1941 and completed 26 November 1941. Sold for use as salvage vessel 1946. - Woodstock, built by Collingwood, launched 10 December 1941 and completed 1 May 1942. Sold for mercantile service 1 March 1948, renamed Olympic Winner, then renamed Otori Maru No.20 1956 and Akitsu Maru 1957; broken up 1975.
- Vancouver (ex-Kitchener), built by Yarrows, Esquimault, launched 26 August 1941 and completed 20 March 1942. Sold 1946.
- Ville de Quebec, (ex-Quebec), built by Morton, launched 12 November 1941 and completed 24 May 1942. Sold 1947.
- Charlottetown, built by Kingston, launched 10 September 1941 and completed 13 December 1941. Sunk by German submarine U.517 in the Gulf of St Lawrence 11 September 1942. (2)
- Fredericton, built by Marine Industries, launched 2 September 1941 and completed 8 December 1941. Sold for mercantile service 16 November 1945, renamed Tra Los Montes.
- La Malbaie (ex-Fort William), built by Kingston, launched 25 October 1941 and completed 28 April 1942. Sold 1946.
Modified Flower Class (1)
15 vessels were built in Canada under the 1942-1943 Programme, with another 2 vessels built in the UK and transferred to the RCN on completion:
- Atholl, built by Morton, launched 5 May 1943 and completed 14 October 1943. Broken up October 1952.
- Cobourg, built by Midland, launched 14 July 1943 and completed 11 May 1944. Sold for mercantile service 1945, renamed Camso, then renamed Dundas Kent 1948 and Puerto del Sol 1951.
- Fergus, built by Collingwood, launched 30 August 1944 and completed 18 November 1944. Sold for mercantile service 1945, renamed Camso II, then renamed Harcourt Kent 1948; lost 22 November 1949.
- Frontenac, built by Kingston, launched 2 June 1943 and completed 26 October 1943. Sold 2 October 1945.
- Guelph, built by Collingwood, launched 20 December 1943 and completed 9 May 1944. Sold for mercantile service 1946, with name unchanged, then renamed Josephine Lanasa 1955 and Burfin 1956.
- Hawkesbury, built by Morton, launched 16 November 1943 and completed 14 June 1944. Sold for mercantile service 1950, renamed Kampuchea; broken up 1956.
- Lindsay, built by Midland, launched 4 June 1943 and completed 15 November 1943. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed North Shaw.
- Louisburg (K401), built by Morton, launched 13 July 1943 and completed 13 December 1943. Transferred to the Dominican RepublicDominican NavyThe Navy of the Dominican Republic or Marina de Guerra Dominicana , is one of the three branches of the Military of the Dominican Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force.-History:...
(as Juan Alejandro Acosta) 1947. - Norsyd, built by Morton, launched 31 July 1943 and completed 22 December 1943. Sold for mercantile service 1948, renamed Balboa, then to IsraelIsraeli Sea CorpsThe Israeli Navy is the naval arm of the Israel Defense Forces, operating primarily in the Mediterranean Sea theater as well as the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea theater. The current commander in chief of the Israeli Navy is Aluf Ram Rothberg.-History:...
(as Haganah) 1950; scrapped 1956. - North Bay, built by Collingwood, launched 27 April 1943 and completed 25 October 1943. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed Kent County II, then renamed Galloway Kent 1950 and Bedford II 1951.
- Owen Sound, built by Collingwood, launched 15 June 1943 and completed 17 November 1943. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed Cadio.
- Riviere du LoupHMCS Rivière du Loup (K357)HMCS Riviere du Loup was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy.Riviere du Loup followed the design of the modified Flower-class corvettes and was ordered from Morton Engineering & Dry Dock Co. as part of the 1942-1943 Programme . She was laid down on 5 January 1943 and...
, built by Morton, launched 2 July 1943 and completed 21 November 1943. Transferred to the Dominican RepublicDominican NavyThe Navy of the Dominican Republic or Marina de Guerra Dominicana , is one of the three branches of the Military of the Dominican Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force.-History:...
(as Juan Bautista Maggiolo) 1947. - St. Lambert, built by Morton, launched 6 November 1943 and completed 27 May 1944. Sold for mercantile service 1946, renamed Chrysi Hondroulis, then renamed Loula 1955.
- Trentonian, built by Kingston, launched 1 September 1943 and completed 1 December 1943. Sunk by German submarine U.1004 off Falmouth 22 February 1945. (2)
- Whitby, built by Midland, launched 18 September 1943 and completed 6 June 1944. Broken up 1946.
- Forrest Hill (ex-HMS Ceanothos)
- Giffard (ex-HMS Buddleia)
12 vessels were built in Canada under the 1943-1944 Programme, with another 2 vessels built in the UK and transferred to the RCN on completion:
- AsbestosHMCS Asbestos (K358)HMCS Asbestos was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy.Asbestos followed the design of the modified Flower-class corvettes and was ordered from Morton Engineering & Dry Dock Co.. She was laid down on 20 July 1943 and launched on 22 November 1943...
, built by Morton, launched 22 November 1943 and completed 16 June 1944. Broken up March 1949. - Beauharnois, built by Morton, launched 11 May 1944 and completed 25 September 1944. Transferred to IsraelIsraeli Sea CorpsThe Israeli Navy is the naval arm of the Israel Defense Forces, operating primarily in the Mediterranean Sea theater as well as the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea theater. The current commander in chief of the Israeli Navy is Aluf Ram Rothberg.-History:...
(as HaShomer) 1950. Broken up 1956. - Belleville, built by Kingston, launched 17 June 1944 and completed 19 October 1944. Transferred to the Dominican RepublicDominican NavyThe Navy of the Dominican Republic or Marina de Guerra Dominicana , is one of the three branches of the Military of the Dominican Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force.-History:...
(as Juan Bautista Cambiaso) 1947. - Lachute, built by Morton, launched 9 June 1944 and completed 26 October 1944. Transferred to the Dominican RepublicDominican NavyThe Navy of the Dominican Republic or Marina de Guerra Dominicana , is one of the three branches of the Military of the Dominican Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force.-History:...
(as Cristobal Colon) 1947. - Merrittonia, built by Morton, launched 24 June 1944 and completed 10 October 1944. Wrecked on Nova Scotian coast 30 November 1945.
- Parry Sound, built by Midland, launched 13 November 1943 and completed 30 August 1944. Sold for mercantile service 1950, renamed Olympic Champion, then renamed Otori Maru No. 15 1956.
- Peterborough, built by Kingston, launched 15 January 1944 and completed 1 June 1944. Transferred to the Dominican RepublicDominican NavyThe Navy of the Dominican Republic or Marina de Guerra Dominicana , is one of the three branches of the Military of the Dominican Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force.-History:...
(as Gerard Jansen) 1947. - Smiths Falls, built by Kingston, launched 19 August 1944 and completed 28 November 1944. Sold for mercantile service 1950, renamed Olympic Lightning, then renamed Otori Maru No. 16 1956.
- Stellarton, built by Morton, launched 27 April 1944 and completed 29 September 1944. Transferred to ChileChilean Navy-Independence Wars of Chile and Peru :The Chilean Navy dates back to 1817. A year before, following the Battle of Chacabuco, General Bernardo O'Higgins prophetically declared "this victory and another hundred shall be of no significance if we do not gain control of the sea".This led to the...
(as Casma) 1946. - Strathroy, built by Midland, launched 30 August 1944 and completed 20 November 1944. Transferred to ChileChilean Navy-Independence Wars of Chile and Peru :The Chilean Navy dates back to 1817. A year before, following the Battle of Chacabuco, General Bernardo O'Higgins prophetically declared "this victory and another hundred shall be of no significance if we do not gain control of the sea".This led to the...
(as Chipana) 1946. - Thorlock, built by Midland, launched 15 May 1944 and completed 6 October 1944. Transferred to ChileChilean Navy-Independence Wars of Chile and Peru :The Chilean Navy dates back to 1817. A year before, following the Battle of Chacabuco, General Bernardo O'Higgins prophetically declared "this victory and another hundred shall be of no significance if we do not gain control of the sea".This led to the...
(as Papudo) 1946. - West YorkHMCS West York (K369)HMCS West York was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during the Second World War. Named after Weston, Ontario, she was built by Midland Shipyards Ltd...
, built by Midland, launched 25 January 1944 and completed 6 October 1944. Sold for mercantile use 1946, renamed Guatemala, then renamed Moulay Bouchaib 1946, Expresso 1953 and Federal Express 1960; lost 5 May 1960. - Brampton cancelled December 1943.
- CarletonHMCS CarletonHMCS Carleton is a unit of the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve based in Ottawa, Ontario, with approximately 230 sailors who are part time, full time and work with the Chief of Maritime Staff.-History:...
cancelled December 1943. - Indersoll cancelled December 1943.
- Listowel cancelled December 1943.
- Meaford cancelled December 1943.
- Renfrew cancelled December 1943.
- Simcoe cancelled December 1943.
- Long BranchHMCS Long Branch (K487)HMCS Long Branch was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy.She was formerly HMS Candytuft and was transferred to the RCN on 5 January 1944.-Wartime service:...
. (ex-HMS Candytuft) - Mimico. (ex-HMS Bullrush)
Royal Danish NavyRoyal Danish NavyThe Royal Danish Navy is the sea-based branch of the Danish Defence force. The RDN is mainly responsible for maritime defence and maintaining the sovereignty of Danish, Greenlandic and Faroese territorial waters...
- Thetis (ex-HMS Geranium)
Royal Hellenic Navy
- Apostolis (ex-HMS HyacinthHMS Hyacinth (K84)HMS Hyacinth was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy. She served during the Second World War and achieved three victories over enemy submarines in a highly successful career. Only managed to repeat such success among her sister ships...
) - Kriezis (ex-HMS Coreopsis)
- Sakhtouris (ex-HMS PeonyHMS Peony (K40)HMS Peony was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy. She was transferred to the Royal Hellenic Navy as Sachtouris, serving throughout World War II and the Greek Civil War. She was returned to the Royal Navy in 1951 and scrapped in April 1952.-Royal Navy:Throughout her career with the Royal...
) - Tompazis (ex-HMS Tamarisk)
Royal Indian NavyRoyal Indian NavyThe Royal Indian Navy was the naval force of British India. Along with the Presidency armies and the later British Indian Army it comprised the Armed Forces of British India....
- AssamHMIS Assam (K306)HMIS Assam was a Flower class corvette of the Royal Indian Navy where she served during World War II.She was originally ordered for and commissioned as HMS Bugloss of the Royal Navy , but transferred to RIN immediately upon commissioning...
1 (ex-HMS Bugloss) - GondwanaHMIS Gondwana (K348)HMIS Gondwana was a Flower class corvette of the Royal Indian Navy where she served during World War II.She was originally ordered for and commissioned as HMS Burnet of the Royal Navy , but transferred to RIN immediately upon commissioning.She was transferred back to the RN in 1946 and...
1 (ex-HMS Burnet) - SindHMIS Sind (K274)HMS Betony was a Flower class corvette of the Royal Navy . She was ordered in 1941, and commissioned in August 1945.She was immediately transferred to the Royal Indian Navy, where she was commissioned as HMIS Sind ...
1 (ex-HMS Betony)
Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
Group 1: Pre-war orders of 56 vessels ordered on 25 July 1939 (first 26) and 31 August 1939 (next 30):
- Anemone, built by Blyth Dry Dock, laid down 26 October 1939, launched 22 April 1940 and completed 12 August 1940.
- Arbutus (K86)HMS Arbutus (K86)For the New Zealand corvette of the same name, see HMNZS ArbutusHMS Arbutus was a that served in the Royal Navy.-Fate:She was torpedoed and sunk by on 5 February 1942.-External links:*...
, built by Blyth Dry Dock, laid down 30 November 1939, launched 4 June 1940 and completed 12 October 1940. 2 - Asphodel, built by George Brown & Company, laid down 20 October 1939, launched 25 May 1940 and completed 11 September 1940. 2
- Aubretia, built by George Brown & Company, laid down 27 October 1939, launched 5 September 1940 and completed 23 December 1940.
- Auricula, built by George Brown & Company, laid down 25 November 1939, launched 14 November 1940 and completed 5 March 1941.
- AzaleaHMS Azalea (K25)HMS Azalea was a that served in the Royal Navy during World War II.-Construction:Azalea was laid down by Cook, Welton & Gemmell of Beverley on 15 November 1939; launched on 8 July 1940; and commissioned on 27 January 1941.-World War II service:...
, built by Cook, Welton & GemmellCook, Welton & GemmellCook, Welton and Gemmell was a shipbuilders based in Hull and Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. England.The firm was founded in 1883 on South Bridge Road, Hull, on the Humber bank. The founding partners were William James Cook, Charles Keen Welton and William Gemmell...
, laid down 15 November 1939, launched 8 July 1940 and completed 27 January 1941. - BegoniaHMS Begonia (K66)HMS Begonia was a that served in the Royal Navy during World War II, until she was lent to the United States Navy and commissioned as USS Impulse.-Service history:...
, built by Cook, Welton & GemmellCook, Welton & GemmellCook, Welton and Gemmell was a shipbuilders based in Hull and Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. England.The firm was founded in 1883 on South Bridge Road, Hull, on the Humber bank. The founding partners were William James Cook, Charles Keen Welton and William Gemmell...
, laid down 13 April 1940, launched 18 September 1940 and completed 3 March 1941. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Impulse. - BluebellHMS Bluebell (K80)HMS Bluebell was a that served in the Royal Navy during World War II. Ordered from Fleming & Ferguson at Paisley on 27 July 1939, she was launched on 24 April 1940 and commissioned in July 1940. She served in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Arctic, escorting several convoys to Russia, and also...
, built by Fleming & Ferguson, laid down 25 October 1939, launched 24 April 1940 and completed 19 July 1940. 2 - Campanula, built by Fleming & Ferguson, laid down 26 October 1939, launched 23 May 1940 and completed 6 September 1940.
- Candytuft, built by Grangemouth Dockyard, laid down 31 October 1939, launched 8 July 1940 and completed 16 October 1940. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Tenacity. - Carnation, built by Grangemouth Dockyard, laid down 26 February 1940, launched 3 September 1940 and completed 22 February 1941. Transferred to the NetherlandsRoyal Netherlands NavyThe Koninklijke Marine is the navy of the Netherlands. In the mid-17th century the Dutch Navy was the most powerful navy in the world and it played an active role in the wars of the Dutch Republic and later those of the Batavian Republic and the Kingdom of the Netherlands...
as Friso. - Celandine, built by Grangemouth Dockyard, laid down 30 April 1940, launched 28 December 1940 and completed 30 April 1941.
- Clematis, built by Charles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & Sons was a major shipbuilder based in Bristol, England, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Established in 1845, they specialised mainly in merchant and commercial ships, but also undertook the build of warships and governmental vessels especially during the First and Second World...
, laid down 11 October 1939, launched 24 April 1940 and completed 27 July 1940. - Columbine, built by Charles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & Sons was a major shipbuilder based in Bristol, England, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Established in 1845, they specialised mainly in merchant and commercial ships, but also undertook the build of warships and governmental vessels especially during the First and Second World...
, laid down 2 November 1939, launched 13 August 1940 and completed 9 November 1940. - Convolvulus, built by Charles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & Sons was a major shipbuilder based in Bristol, England, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Established in 1845, they specialised mainly in merchant and commercial ships, but also undertook the build of warships and governmental vessels especially during the First and Second World...
, laid down 17 January 1940, launched 22 September 1940 and completed 26 February 1941. - Coreopsis, built by A. & J. Inglis, laid down 13 October 1939, launched 23 May 1940 and completed 17 August 1940. Transferred to Greece as Kriezis.
- Crocus, built by A. & J. Inglis, laid down 26 October 1939, launched 26 June 1940 and completed 20 October 1940.
- Cyclamen, built by John Lewis, laid down 30 November 1939, launched 20 June 1940 and completed 30 September 1940.
- Dianella (ex-Daffodil), built by John Lewis, laid down 8 December 1939, launched 3 September 1940 and completed 6 January 1941.
- Dahlia, built by John Lewis, laid down 28 February 1940, launched 31 October 1940 and completed 21 March 1941.
- Delphinium, built by Henry Robb, laid down 31 October 1939, launched 6 June 1940 and completed 15 November 1940.
- DianthusHMS Dianthus (K95)HMS Dianthus was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy. She was launched on 9 July 1940 from the Leith Docks on the Firth of Forth and named after the genus of flowering plants including Carnation, Pink, and Sweet William...
, built by Henry Robb, laid down 31 October 1939, launched 9 July 1940 and completed 17 March 1941. - Gardenia, built by William Simons, laid down 20 September 1939, launched 10 April 1940 and completed 24 May 1940.
- Geranium, built by William Simons, laid down 21 September 1940, launched 23 April 1940 and completed 24 June 1940. Transferred to DenmarkRoyal Danish NavyThe Royal Danish Navy is the sea-based branch of the Danish Defence force. The RDN is mainly responsible for maritime defence and maintaining the sovereignty of Danish, Greenlandic and Faroese territorial waters...
as Thetis. - GladiolusHMS Gladiolus (K34)HMS Gladiolus was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy, the first ship of her class.She was laid down at Smiths Dock Company on the River Tees on 19 October 1939, launched on 24 January 1940, and commissioned on 6 April 1940....
, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 19 October 1939, launched 24 January 1940 and completed 6 April 1940. 2 - Godetia (i) (K72), built by Smith's Dock, laid down 4 January 1940, launched 8 May 1940 and completed 15 July 1940.
- Heliotrope, built by John Crown, laid down 23 October 1939, launched 5 June 1940 and completed 12 September 1940. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as SurpriseUSS Surprise (PG-63)USS Surprise , the fourth American naval ship of the name, was the British Flower-class corvette HMS Heliotrope loaned to and operated by the United States Navy from 1942-1945 as a Temptress-class patrol gunboat...
. - HollyhockHMS Hollyhock (K64)HMS Hollyhock was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Navy.Hollyhock was laid down at John Crown & Sons Ltd on 27 November 1939 and launched on 19 August 1940...
, built by John Crown, laid down 27 November 1939, launched 19 August 1940 and completed 19 November 1940. - Honeysuckle, built by Ferguson Brothers, laid down 26 October 1939, launched 22 April 1940 and completed 14 September 1940.
- Hydrangea, built by Ferguson Brothers, laid down 22 November 1939, launched 4 September 1940 and completed 3 January 1941.
- Jasmine, built by Ferguson Brothers, laid down 23 December 1939, launched 14 January 1941 and completed 16 May 1941.
- JonquilHMS Jonquil (K68)HMS Jonquil was a Flower-class corvette of the British Royal Navy. The corvette, named after the flower genus Jonquil, served in the Second World War....
, built by Fleming & Ferguson, laid down 27 December 1939, launched 9 July 1940 and completed 21 October 1940. - Larkspur, built by Fleming & Ferguson, laid down 26 March 1940, launched 5 September 1940 and completed 4 January 1941. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Fury. - Lavender, built by Alexander Hall, laid down 30 April 1940, launched 27 November 1940 and completed 16 May 1941.
- Lobelia, built by Alexander Hall, laid down 27 June 1940, launched 15 February 1941 and completed 16 July 1941. Transferred to France as Lobelia.
- Marguerite, built by Hall Russell, laid down 30 December 1939, launched 8 July 1940 and completed 20 November 1940.
- MarigoldHMS Marigold (K87)HMS Marigold was a of the Royal Navy.-Career:Marigold was launched from the yards of Hall, Russell & Company, of Aberdeen, Scotland on 16 November 1940...
, built by Hall Russell, laid down 26 January 1940, launched 4 September 1940 and completed 28 February 1941. - Mignonette, built by Hall Russell, laid down 15 July 1940, launched 28 November 1940 and completed 7 May 1941.
- Mimosa, built by Charles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & Sons was a major shipbuilder based in Bristol, England, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Established in 1845, they specialised mainly in merchant and commercial ships, but also undertook the build of warships and governmental vessels especially during the First and Second World...
, laid down 22 April 1940, launched 18 January 1941 and completed 11 May 1941. 2 Transferred to France as Mimosa. - Myosotis, built by John Lewis, laid down 24 June 1940, launched 28 January 1941 and completed 30 May 1941.
- NarcissusHMS Narcissus (K74)HMS Narcissus was which served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War from 1941 to the end of the war in 1945. She primarily escorted convoys across the Atlantic Ocean.- Construction and armament :...
, built by John Lewis, laid down 9 September 1940, launched 29 March 1941 and completed 17 July 1941. - Nigella, built by Phillips & Son, laid down 28 November 1939, launched 21 September 1940 and completed 25 February 1941.
- Pentstemon, built by Phillips & Son, laid down 28 November 1939, launched 18 January 1941 and completed 31 July 1941.
- Petunia, built by Henry Robb, laid down 4 December 1939, launched 19 September 1940 and completed 13 January 1941.
- PolyanthusHMS Polyanthus (K47)HMS Polyanthus was a of the Royal Navy. She was launched on 30 November 1940 from Leith Docks on the Firth of Forth, at an estimated cost of £55,000...
, built by Henry Robb, laid down 19 March 1940, launched 30 November 1940 and completed 23 April 1941. 2 - Primrose, built by William Simons, laid down 22 September 1939, launched 8 May 1940 and completed 15 July 1940.
- Primula, built by William Simons, laid down 23 September 1939, launched 22 June 1940 and completed 27 August 1940.
- Salvia, built by William Simons, laid down 26 September 1939, launched 6 August 1940 and completed 20 September 1940. 2
- Snapdragon, built by William Simons, laid down 27 September 1939, launched 3 September 1940 and completed 28 October 1940.
- SnowdropHMS Snowdrop (K67)HMS Snowdrop was a of the Royal Navy. She served during the Second World War.She was built at Smiths Dock Co., Ltd. South Bank on Tees and launched on 12 May 1941. She was sold on 17 May 1947 and scrapped on the Tyne in September 1949....
, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 10 April 1940, launched 19 July 1940 and completed 16 January 1941. - Sunflower, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 24 May 1940, launched 19 August 1940 and completed 25 January 1941.
- TulipHMS Tulip (K29)HMS Tulip was a that served in the Royal Navy.She launched at Smiths Dock Company on 4 September 1940 and was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 18 November 1940.-Civilian service:...
, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 30 May 1940, launched 4 September 1940 and completed 18 November 1940. - Verbena, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 29 June 1940, launched 1 October 1940 and completed 19 December 1940.
- Veronica, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 9 July 1940, launched 17 October 1940 and completed 18 February 1941. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Temptress. - Wallflower, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 23 July 1940, launched 14 November 1940 and completed 7 March 1941.
- ZinniaHMS Zinnia (K98)HMS Zinnia was a that served in the Royal Navy.She was built at Smiths Dock Company, South Bank-on-Tees, launched on 28 November 1940 and commissioned on 30 March 1941....
, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 20 August 1940, launched 28 November 1940 and completed 30 March 1941. 2
Group 2: Wartime orders under the 1939 and 1940 War Programmes:
- AbeliaHMS Abelia (K184)HMS Abelia was a that served in the Royal Navy.She was launched on 28 November 1940, and was fitted for minesweeping. She served in World War II; her commanding officer for parts of 1943 and 1944 was Lieutenant Orme G. Stuart....
, built by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, laid down 19 August 1940, launched 25 November 1940 and completed 3 February 1941. 2 - Acanthus, built by Ailsa Shipbuilding, Troon, laid down 3 September 1939, launched 26 May 1941 and completed 1 October 1941. Transferred to NorwayRoyal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
as Andenes. - Aconite, built by Ailsa Shipbuilding, Troon, laid down 25 March 1940, launched 31 March 1941 and completed 23 July 1941. Transferred to France as Aconit.
- Alisma, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 19 August 1940, launched 17 December 1940 and completed 13 February 1941.
- Alyssum 2, built by George Brown, laid down 24 June 1940, launched 3 March 1941 and completed 17 June 1941. Transferred to France as Alysse.
- Amaranthus, built by Fleming & Ferguson, laid down 4 May 1940, launched 17 October 1940 and completed 12 February 1941.
- Anchusa, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 17 September 1940, launched 15 January 1941 and completed 1 March 1941.
- Arabis (K73)HMS Arabis (K73)For the New Zealand corvette of the same name see HMNZS ArabisHMS Arabis was a of the Royal Navy. Originally ordered for the French Navy in the early days of the war, the ship was commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS Arabis. She was transferred to the United States Navy in 1942, serving as USS...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 30 October 1939, launched 14 February 1940 and completed 5 April 1940. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Saucy. - Armeria, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 17 September 1940, launched 16 January 1941 and completed 28 March 1941.
- Arrowhead, built by Marine Industries, Canada, launched 8 August 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as Arrowhead. - Aster, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 15 October 1940, launched 12 February 1941 and completed 11 April 1941.
- Balsam, built by George Brown, laid down 16 April 1941, launched 30 May 1942 and completed 28 November 1942.
- BellwortHMS Bellwort (K114)HMS Bellwort was a of the Royal Navy.After wartime service she was sold to the Irish Naval Service and renamed Cliona after an ancient Irish goddess of love.-Construction:...
, built by George Brown, laid down 17 September 1940, launched 11 August 1941 and completed 26 November 1941. Transferred to the Republic of IrelandIrish Naval ServiceThe Naval Service is the navy of Ireland and is one of the three standing branches of the Irish Defence Forces. Its main base is in Haulbowline, County Cork....
as Cliona. - BergamotHMS Bergamot (K189)HMS Bergamot was a that served in the Royal Navy.-Construction:She was laid down at Harland and Wolff in Belfast on 15 October 1940 and launched on 15 February 1941. Her commissioning followed on 12 May of the same year...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 15 October 1940, launched 15 February 1941 and completed 12 May 1941. - Bittersweet, built by Marine Industries, Canada, launched 12 September 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as BittersweetHMCS Bittersweet (K182)HMCS Bittersweet was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered for the Royal Navy from Marine Industries Ltd. in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, and laid down on 17 April 1940. She was launched on 12 September 1940 and transferred to the RCN on 23 January 1941...
. - Borage, built by George Brown, laid down 27 November 1940, launched 22 November 1941 and completed 29 April 1942. Transferred to the Republic of IrelandIrish Naval ServiceThe Naval Service is the navy of Ireland and is one of the three standing branches of the Irish Defence Forces. Its main base is in Haulbowline, County Cork....
as Macha. - BryonyHMS Bryony (K192)HMS Bryony was a that served in the Royal Navy.-Construction and damage:She was launched from the yards of Harland and Wolff, Belfast, Northern Ireland on 16 November 1940, having been laid down there on 8 April of that year. During her construction, an air raid on Belfast had damaged Harland and...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 16 November 1940, launched 15 March 1941 and completed 16 June 1942. Transferred to NorwayNorwayNorway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
as weathership Polarfront II. - Burdock, built by John Crown, laid down 13 June 1940, launched 14 December 1940 and completed 27 March 1941.
- Buttercup, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 17 December 1940, launched 10 April 1941 and completed 24 April 1942. Transferred to NorwayRoyal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
as Buttercup. - Calendula, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 30 October 1939, launched 21 March 1940 and completed 6 May 1940. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Ready. - CamelliaHMS Camellia (K31)HMS Camellia was a that served in the Royal Navy.She was laid down on 14 November 1939, launched on 4 May 1940, and commissioned on 18 June 1940...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 14 November 1939, launched 4 May 1940 and completed 18 June 1940. - Campion, built by John Crown, laid down 16 September 1940, launched 26 April 1941 and completed 7 July 1941.
- Chrysanthemum, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 17 December 1940, launched 11 April 1941 and completed 26 January 1942. Transferred to France as Commandant Drogou.
- Clarkia, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 30 October 1939, launched 7 March 1940 and completed 22 April 1940.
- Clover, built by Fleming & Ferguson, laid down 29 July 1940, launched 30 January 1941 and completed 31 May 1941.
- Coltsfoot, built by Alexander Hall, laid down 4 September 1940, launched 12 May 1941 and completed 1 October 1941.
- Coriander, built by Hall Russell, laid down 19 September 1940, launched 9 June 1941 and completed 16 September 1941. Transferred to France as Commandant Detroyat.
- Cowslip, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 16 January 1941, launched 28 May 1941 and completed 9 August 1941.
- Eglantine, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 16 January 1941, launched 11 June 1941 and completed 29 August 1941. Transferred to NorwayRoyal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
as Eglantine. - Erica, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 24 February 1940, launched 18 June 1940 and completed 7 August 1940.
- Eyebright, built by Canadian Vickers, launched 22 July 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as EyebrightHMCS Eyebright (K150)HMCS Eyebright was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered for the Royal Navy from Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal and laid down on 20 February 1940. She was launched on 22 July 1940, transferred to the RCN, and commissioned on 26 November 1940...
. - Fennel, built by Marine Industries, Canada, launched 20 August 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as Fennel. - Fleur de Lys 2 - ex French La Dieppoise, lost 14 October 1941.
- Freesia, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 18 June 1940, launched 3 October 1940 and completed 19 November 1940.
- Fritillary, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 15 February 1941, launched 2 July 1941 and completed 1 November 1941.
- Genista, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 15 February 1941, launched 24 July 1941 and completed 19 December 1941.
- GentianHMS Gentian (K90)HMS Gentian was a Royal Navy Flower-class corvette that served in the Battle of the Atlantic, during World War II.One of the first batch of wartime corvettes laid down, she served most of the time in the Western Approaches, escorting convoys across the North Atlantic with Escort Group B2 and was...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 20 April 1940, launched 6 August 1940 and completed 20 September 1940. - Gloxinia, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 21 March 1940, launched 2 July 1940 and completed 22 August 1940.
- Godetia (ii) (K226), built by John Crown, laid down 15 January 1941, launched 24 September 1941 and completed 23 February 1942. Scrapped 1947.
- HeartseaseHMS Heartsease (K15)HMS Heartsease was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy. She served with both the Royal Navy and the United States Navy during the Second World War, with the latter navy as USS Courage...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 14 November 1939, launched 20 April 1940 and completed 4 June 1940. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Courage. - HeatherHMS Heather (K69)HMS Heather was a of the Royal Navy....
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 22 May 1940, launched 17 September 1940 and completed 1 November 1940. - Hepatica, built by Davie Shipbuilding, Canada, launched 6 July 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as Hepatica. - Hibiscus, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 14 November 1939, launched 6 April 1940 and completed 21 May 1940. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Spry. - HyacinthHMS Hyacinth (K84)HMS Hyacinth was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy. She served during the Second World War and achieved three victories over enemy submarines in a highly successful career. Only managed to repeat such success among her sister ships...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 20 April 1940, launched 28 September 1940 and completed 4 October 1940. Transferred to Greece as Apostolis. - Hyderabad, ex Nettle, built by Alexander Hall, laid down 24 December 1940, launched 23 September 1941 and completed 23 February 1942. Scrapped October 1948.
- Kingcup, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 19 July 1940, launched 31 October 1940 and completed 3 January 1941.
- La Malouine (K46)HMS La Malouine (K46)HMS La Malouine was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy, serving during the Second World War.-Origin:La Malouine was one of four Flower-class corvettes ordered by the French Navy . Only two of these were delivered to the Marine Nationale. One of these ships was La Malouine the other La...
- ex French vessel of same name; seized by the Royal Navy 3 July 1940. - Loosestrife, built by Hall Russell, laid down 9 December 1940, launched 25 August 1941 and completed 25 November 1941.
- Lotus (K93), built by Charles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & Sons was a major shipbuilder based in Bristol, England, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Established in 1845, they specialised mainly in merchant and commercial ships, but also undertook the build of warships and governmental vessels especially during the First and Second World...
, laid down 26 May 1941, launched 17 January 1942 and completed 23 May 1942. Transferred to France as Commandant d'Estienne d'Orves. - Lotus (K130)HMS Lotus (K130)HMS Lotus was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Navy.She was built by Henry Robb Limited, of Leith, Scotland and launched on 16 January 1942. Originally named HMS Phlox, she was renamed in April 1942 after the previous HMS Lotus was transferred to the Free French Navy...
, ex Phlox, built by Henry Robb, laid down 26 March 1941, launched 16 January 1942 and completed 9 May 1942. - MallowHMS Mallow (K81)HMS Mallow was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Navy. She also served in the Yugoslav Royal Navy and the SFR Yugoslav Navy under the names Nada and Partizanka, and the Egyptian Navy as El Sudan....
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 14 November 1939, launched 22 May 1940 and completed 2 July 1940. Transferred to Yugoslavia as Nada. - Mayflower, built by Canadian Vickers, launched 3 July 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as MayflowerHMCS Mayflower (K191)HMCS Mayflower was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered for the Royal Navy from Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal and laid down on 20 February 1940. She was launched on 3 July 1940, transferred to the RCN, and commissioned on 15 May 1941...
. - Meadowsweet, built by Charles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & Sons was a major shipbuilder based in Bristol, England, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Established in 1845, they specialised mainly in merchant and commercial ships, but also undertook the build of warships and governmental vessels especially during the First and Second World...
, laid down 12 August 1941, launched 28 March 1942 and completed 8 July 1942. - Monkshood, built by Fleming & Ferguson, laid down 1 October 1940, launched 17 April 1941 and completed 31 July 1941.
- Montbretia, built by Fleming & Ferguson, laid down 16 November 1940, launched 27 May 1941 and completed 29 September 1941. 2 Transferred to NorwayRoyal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
as Montbretia. - Nasturtium - ex French La Paimpolaise.
- OrchisHMS Orchis (K76)HMS Orchis was a that served in the Royal Navy during World War II.-North Atlantic Trade Convoy Escort:In March 1941, Orchis was the first ship fitted with the very successful 10-cm wavelength Type 271 Radar enabling detection of a surfaced submarine at 5000 yards or a submarine periscope at 1300...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 18 June 1940, launched 15 October 1940 and completed 30 November 1940. - Oxlip, built by A. & J. Inglis, laid down 9 December 1940, launched 28 August 1941 and completed 28 December 1941. Transferred to the Republic of IrelandIrish Naval ServiceThe Naval Service is the navy of Ireland and is one of the three standing branches of the Irish Defence Forces. Its main base is in Haulbowline, County Cork....
as Maev. - Pennywort, built by A. & J. Inglis, laid down 11 March 1941, launched 18 October 1941 and completed 5 March 1942.
- PeonyHMS Peony (K40)HMS Peony was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy. She was transferred to the Royal Hellenic Navy as Sachtouris, serving throughout World War II and the Greek Civil War. She was returned to the Royal Navy in 1951 and scrapped in April 1952.-Royal Navy:Throughout her career with the Royal...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 24 February 1940, launched 4 June 1940 and completed 6 August 1940. Transferred to Greece as Sakhtouris). - Periwinkle, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 30 October 1939, launched 24 February 1940 and completed 8 April 1940. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Restless. - PicoteeHMS Picotee (K63)HMS Picotee was a that served in the Royal Navy. She was built at Harland and Wolff and completed on 5 September 1940. Under the command of Lieutenant R.A. Harrison, she was tasked to convoy escort operations in the North Atlantic. She was torpedoed and sunk on the morning of 12 August 1941 by...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 21 March 1940, launched 19 July 1940 and completed 5 September 1940. 2 - Pimpernel, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 19 July 1940, launched 16 November 1940 and completed 9 January 1941.
- Pink, built by Henry Robb, laid down 20 May 1941, launched 16 February 1942 and completed 2 July 1942. 2
- Poppy, built by Alexander Hall, laid down 6 March 1941, launched 20 November 1941 and completed 12 May 1942.
- Potentilla, built by William Simons, laid down 28 February 1941, launched 18 December 1941 and completed 5 February 1942. Transferred to NorwayRoyal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
as Potentilla. - Renonculus, built by William Simons, laid down 19 July 1940, launched 25 June 1941 and completed 28 July 1941. Transferred to France as Renoncule.
- Rhododendron, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 22 May 1940, launched 2 September 1940 and completed 18 October 1940.
- Rockrose, built by Charles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & Sons was a major shipbuilder based in Bristol, England, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Established in 1845, they specialised mainly in merchant and commercial ships, but also undertook the build of warships and governmental vessels especially during the First and Second World...
, laid down 28 October 1940, launched 26 July 1941 and completed 4 November 1941. Transferred to South AfricaSouth African NavyThe South African Navy is the navy of the Republic of South Africa.-Formation:The South African Navy can trace its official origins back to the SA Naval Service, which was established on 1 April 1922....
as Protea. - Rose, built by William Simons, laid down 3 September 1940, launched 22 September 1941 and completed 31 October 1941. Transferred to NorwayRoyal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
as Rose. - SamphireHMS Samphire (K128)HMS Samphire was a that served in the Royal Navy.She was built by Smiths Dock Company, in South Bank-on-Tees, and was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 30 June 1941.-Wartime service:...
, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 4 December 1940, launched 14 April 1941 and completed 30 June 1941. - Saxifrage, built by Charles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & SonsCharles Hill & Sons was a major shipbuilder based in Bristol, England, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Established in 1845, they specialised mainly in merchant and commercial ships, but also undertook the build of warships and governmental vessels especially during the First and Second World...
, laid down 1 February 1941, launched 24 October 1941 and completed 6 February 1942. - Snowberry, built by Davie hipbuilding, Canada, launched 8 August 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as SnowberryHMCS Snowberry (K166)HMCS Snowberry was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.Snowberry was laid down at George T. Davie & Sons Ltd., Lauzon on 24 February 1940 and launched on 8 August 1940. She was ordered by the Royal Navy but was transferred to the RCN prior to...
. - Snowflake, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 19 May 1941, launched 22 August 1941 and completed 2 November 1941.
- Spikenard, built by Davie Shipbuilding, Canada, launched 10 August 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as Spikenard. 2 - SpiraeaHMS Spiraea (K08)HMS Spiraea was a of the British Royal Navy. Named for a genus of shrub, Spiraea served in the Second World War as an escort.The corvette was launched on 31 October 1940 at Glasgow, Scotland and entered nominal service on 27 February 1941...
, built by A. & J. Inglis, laid down 31 May 1940, launched 31 October 1940 and completed 27 February 1941. - Starwort, built by A. & J. Inglis, laid down 11 June 1940, launched 12 February 1941 and completed 26 May 1941.
- Stonecrop, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 4 February 1941, launched 12 May 1941 and completed 30 July 1941.
- Sundew, built by John Lewis, laid down 4 November 1940, launched 28 May 1941 and completed 19 September 1941. Transferred to France as Roselys.
- Sweetbriar, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 4 April 1941, launched 26 June 1941 and completed 8 September 1941.
- Tamarisk, built by Fleming & Ferguson, laid down 10 February 1941, launched 28 July 1941 and completed 26 December 1941. Transferred to Greece as Tompazis.
- Thyme, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 30 April 1941, launched 25 July 1941 and completed 23 October 1941.
- Trillium, built by Canadian Vickers, launched 26 June 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as TrilliumHMCS Trillium (K172)HMCS Trillium was a that served in the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered for the Royal Navy from Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal and laid down on 20 February 1940. She was launched on 26 June 1940, transferred to the RCN, and commissioned on 31 October 1940...
. - VervainHMS Vervain (K190)HMS Vervain was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy. She served during the Second World War.On 28 February 1943 the liberty ship SS Wade Hampton was torpedoed by U-405 while sailing in a convoy from New York to Murmansk, Russia...
, built by Harland & Wolff, laid down 16 November 1940, launched 12 March 1941 and completed 9 June 1941. 2 - Vetch, built by Smith's Dock, laid down 15 March 1941, launched 27 May 1941 and completed 11 August 1941.
- Violet, built by William Simons, laid down 21 March 1940, launched 30 December 1940 and completed 3 February 1941.
- Windflower, built by Davie Shipbuilding, Canada, launched 4 July 1940. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as WindflowerHMCS Windflower (K155)HMCS Windflower was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during the Second World War.Windflower was laid down at George T. Davie & Sons Ltd., Lauzon on 24 February 1940 and launched on 8 August 1940...
. - Woodruff, built by William Simons, laid down 29 April 1940, launched 28 February 1941 and completed 7 April 1941.
Group 3: Wartime orders under the 1941 (first 21 ships) and 1942 (last 4 ships) War Programmes (these were the vessels of the Modified Flower class 1):
- Comfrey, built by Collingwood, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 28 July 1942. Transferred (to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as ActionUSS Action (PG-86)USS Action was the lead ship of the Action-class patrol boats acquired by the United States Navy for the task of patrolling American coastal waters during World War II...
. - Cornel, built by Collingwood, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 4 September 1942. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as AlacrityUSS Alacrity (PG-87)USS Alacrity was an Action-class patrol boat acquired by the United States Navy for the task of patrolling American coastal waters during World War II....
. - DittanyHMS Dittany (K279)HMS Dittany was a Flower class corvette of the Royal Navy during the Second World War.On 14 August 1942, the name Beacon was approved for PG 88, a modified “Flower” class corvette being built at Collingwood, Ontario, Canada...
(ex-USS Beacon), built by Collingwood, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 31 October 1942. - LinariaHMS Linaria (K282)HMS Linaria was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy, which saw service during the Second World War. Originally built for the US Navy as Clash , formerly CN-309, she was launched on 18 November 1942, by Midland Shipyards, Ltd., Midland, Ontario, Canada. Upon completion Clash was transferred to...
(ex-USS Clash), built by Midland, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 18 November 1942. - Flax, built by Kingston, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 15 June 1942. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as BriskUSS Brisk (PG-89)HMS Flax , a modified Flower class corvette, was laid down on 28 February 1942 at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, by War Supplies Ltd., for the Royal Navy. Launched on 15 June 1942 it was reallocated to the United States under the so-called "Reverse Lend-Lease" program and renamed and...
. - HonestyHMS Honesty (K285)The second USS Caprice , formerly CN-308, was launched 28 September 1942, by Kingston Shipbuilding Co., Kingston, Ontario, Canada, for the United States Navy...
(ex-USS Caprice), built by Kingston, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 28 September 1942. Returned to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
5 January 1946. - Mandrake, built by Morton, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 22 August 1942. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as HasteUSS Haste (PG-92)Haste , was one of a group of Canadian corvettes turned over to the United States Navy and manned by the Coast Guard. She was launched as Mandrake by Morton Engineering & Dry Dock Co., Quebec, Canada, 22 August 1942, taken over by the US Navy renamed, and commissioned 6 April 1943, Lt. W. A...
. - MilfoilHMS Milfoil (K288)HMS Milfoil was a modified Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Navy and the United States Navy before being transferred to Panama where she served as a whaling ship....
, built by Morton, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 5 August 1942. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as Intensity. - Musk, built by Morton, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 15 July 1942. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as MightUSS Might (PG-94)USS Might was laid down as Canadian corvette CN-312 by Morton Engineering and Drydock Co., Ltd., Quebec, Canada, on 28 November 1941 and launched as HMCS Musk on 15 July 1942. The ship was transferred to the United States Navy on 20 July 1942, renamed Might on 14 August 1942, and commissioned at...
. - Nepeta, built by Morton, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 29 November 1942. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as PertUSS Pert (PG-95)USS Pert , the second United States Navy ship of that name, was one of eight Canadian-built corvettes turned over to the U.S. Navy for operation by the United States Coast Guard. She was laid down by Morton Engineering and Dry Dock Co., Ltd., Quebec, Canada, 22 July 1942; launched...
. - Privet, built by Morton, Canada, ordered 6 October 1841, launched 4 December 1942. Transferred to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as PrudentUSS Prudent (PG-96)USS Prudent , originally ordered as HMS Privet, was an Action-class patrol gunboat in the United States Navy.Prudent was laid down by the Morton Engine and Dry Dock Company, Ltd., in Montreal, Quebec, on 14 August 1942; launched on 4 December 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Vincent Godfrey; delivered to...
. - RosebayHMS Rosebay (K286)The HMS Rosebay was a U.S. Naval Ship built for World War II. She was disposed soon afterward....
(ex-USS Splendor), built by Kingston, Canada, ordered 6 December 1841, launched 11 February 1943. - SmilaxHMS Smilax (K280)HMS Smilax was originally launched as Tact , a built for the United States Navy by Collingwood Shipyards, Ltd., Collingwood, Ontario, Canada—was launched on 14 November 1942...
(ex-USS Tact), built by Collingwood, Canada, ordered 6 December 1841, launched 24 December 1942. - StaticeHMS Statice (K281)When the United States entered World War II at the end of 1941, the United States Navy found itself sadly deficient in ocean escort-type vessels. A crash building program was instituted; but, to meet more immediate needs, the government contracted with shipbuilding firms in England and Canada to...
(ex-USS Vim), built by Collingwood, Canada, ordered 6 December 1841, launched 10 April 1943. - WillowherbHMS Willowherb (K283)During the first year and more after America entered the war against the Axis, the United States Navy suffered from an acute shortage of warships, particularly of antisubmarine warfare and escort types. To fill that need, an extensive ship construction and acquisition program was inaugurated...
(ex-USS Vitality), built by Midland, Canada, ordered 6 December 1941, launched 24 March 1943. Returned to the United StatesUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
11 June 1946. - Betony, built by Alexander Hall, laid down 26 September 1942, launched 22 April 1943 and completed 31 August 1943. Transferred to IndiaRoyal Indian NavyThe Royal Indian Navy was the naval force of British India. Along with the Presidency armies and the later British Indian Army it comprised the Armed Forces of British India....
as SindHMIS Sind (K274)HMS Betony was a Flower class corvette of the Royal Navy . She was ordered in 1941, and commissioned in August 1945.She was immediately transferred to the Royal Indian Navy, where she was commissioned as HMIS Sind ...
. - Buddleia, built by Alexander Hall, laid down 30 November 1942, launched 19 June 1943 and completed 7 November 1943. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as Giffard. - Burnet, built by Fergusson Brothers, laid down 2 November 1942, launched 31 May 1943 and completed 23 September 1943. Transferred to IndiaRoyal Indian NavyThe Royal Indian Navy was the naval force of British India. Along with the Presidency armies and the later British Indian Army it comprised the Armed Forces of British India....
as GondwanaHMIS Gondwana (K348)HMIS Gondwana was a Flower class corvette of the Royal Indian Navy where she served during World War II.She was originally ordered for and commissioned as HMS Burnet of the Royal Navy , but transferred to RIN immediately upon commissioning.She was transferred back to the RN in 1946 and...
. - Ceanothus, built by Fergusson Brothers, laid down 5 February 1943, launched 30 August 1943 and completed 10 December 1943. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as Forrest Hill. - Bugloss, built by John Crown, laid down 26 November 1942, launched 21 June 1943 and completed 8 November 1943. Transferred to IndiaRoyal Indian NavyThe Royal Indian Navy was the naval force of British India. Along with the Presidency armies and the later British Indian Army it comprised the Armed Forces of British India....
as AssamHMIS Assam (K306)HMIS Assam was a Flower class corvette of the Royal Indian Navy where she served during World War II.She was originally ordered for and commissioned as HMS Bugloss of the Royal Navy , but transferred to RIN immediately upon commissioning...
. - Bullrush, built by John Crown, laid down 22 February 1943, launched 11 October 1943 and completed 15 February 1944. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as Mimico. - Candytuft, built by A. & J. Inglis, laid down 27 February 1943, launched 28 September 1943 and completed 15 January 1944. Transferred to CanadaRoyal Canadian NavyThe history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as Long BranchHMCS Long Branch (K487)HMCS Long Branch was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy.She was formerly HMS Candytuft and was transferred to the RCN on 5 January 1944.-Wartime service:...
. - Charlock, built by Fergusson Brothers, laid down 6 April 1943, launched 16 November 1943 and completed 10 March 1944.
- Arabis (K385), built by George Brown, laid down 26 February 1943, launched 28 October 1943 and completed 16 March 1944. Transferred to New ZealandRoyal New Zealand NavyThe Royal New Zealand Navy is the maritime arm of the New Zealand Defence Force...
as ArabisHMNZS Arabis (K385)HMNZS Arabis was a modified Flower class corvette of the Royal New Zealand Navy . Built for the Royal Navy as HMS Arabis, she was transferred to the RNZN on completion. She was commissioned in 1944...
. - Arbutus (K403), built by George Brown, laid down 1 May 1943, launched 26 January 1944 and completed 5 July 1944. Transferred to New ZealandRoyal New Zealand NavyThe Royal New Zealand Navy is the maritime arm of the New Zealand Defence Force...
as ArbutusHMNZS Arbutus (K403)HMNZS Arbutus was a modified Flower class corvette of the Royal New Zealand Navy . Built for the Royal Navy as HMS Arbutus, the corvette was transferred to the RNZN on completion in 1944, and operated during the final years of World War II...
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Royal Netherlands NavyRoyal Netherlands NavyThe Koninklijke Marine is the navy of the Netherlands. In the mid-17th century the Dutch Navy was the most powerful navy in the world and it played an active role in the wars of the Dutch Republic and later those of the Batavian Republic and the Kingdom of the Netherlands...
- Friso (ex-HMS Carnation)
Royal New Zealand NavyRoyal New Zealand NavyThe Royal New Zealand Navy is the maritime arm of the New Zealand Defence Force...
- ArabisHMNZS Arabis (K385)HMNZS Arabis was a modified Flower class corvette of the Royal New Zealand Navy . Built for the Royal Navy as HMS Arabis, she was transferred to the RNZN on completion. She was commissioned in 1944...
1 (ex-HMS Arabis) - ArbutusHMNZS Arbutus (K403)HMNZS Arbutus was a modified Flower class corvette of the Royal New Zealand Navy . Built for the Royal Navy as HMS Arbutus, the corvette was transferred to the RNZN on completion in 1944, and operated during the final years of World War II...
1 (ex-HMS Arbutus)
Royal Norwegian NavyRoyal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
- Andenes (ex-HMS Acanthus)
- Buttercup (ex-HMS Buttercup)
- Eglantine (ex-HMS Eglantine)
- Montbretia 2 (ex-HMS Montbretia)
- Potentilla (ex-HMS Potentilla)
- Rose (ex-HMS Rose)
United States NavyUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
- ActionUSS Action (PG-86)USS Action was the lead ship of the Action-class patrol boats acquired by the United States Navy for the task of patrolling American coastal waters during World War II...
1 (ex-HMS Comfrey) - AlacrityUSS Alacrity (PG-87)USS Alacrity was an Action-class patrol boat acquired by the United States Navy for the task of patrolling American coastal waters during World War II....
1 (ex-HMS Cornel) - Beacon 1 (to the United KingdomRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
as DittanyHMS Dittany (K279)HMS Dittany was a Flower class corvette of the Royal Navy during the Second World War.On 14 August 1942, the name Beacon was approved for PG 88, a modified “Flower” class corvette being built at Collingwood, Ontario, Canada...
) - BriskUSS Brisk (PG-89)HMS Flax , a modified Flower class corvette, was laid down on 28 February 1942 at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, by War Supplies Ltd., for the Royal Navy. Launched on 15 June 1942 it was reallocated to the United States under the so-called "Reverse Lend-Lease" program and renamed and...
1 (ex-HMS Flax) - Caprice 1 (to the United KingdomRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
as HonestyHMS Honesty (K285)The second USS Caprice , formerly CN-308, was launched 28 September 1942, by Kingston Shipbuilding Co., Kingston, Ontario, Canada, for the United States Navy...
) - Clash 1 (to the United KingdomRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
as LinariaHMS Linaria (K282)HMS Linaria was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy, which saw service during the Second World War. Originally built for the US Navy as Clash , formerly CN-309, she was launched on 18 November 1942, by Midland Shipyards, Ltd., Midland, Ontario, Canada. Upon completion Clash was transferred to...
) - Courage (ex-HMS HeartseaseHMS Heartsease (K15)HMS Heartsease was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy. She served with both the Royal Navy and the United States Navy during the Second World War, with the latter navy as USS Courage...
) - Fury (ex-HMS Larkspur)
- HasteUSS Haste (PG-92)Haste , was one of a group of Canadian corvettes turned over to the United States Navy and manned by the Coast Guard. She was launched as Mandrake by Morton Engineering & Dry Dock Co., Quebec, Canada, 22 August 1942, taken over by the US Navy renamed, and commissioned 6 April 1943, Lt. W. A...
1 (ex-HMS Mandrake) - Impulse (ex-HMS BegoniaHMS Begonia (K66)HMS Begonia was a that served in the Royal Navy during World War II, until she was lent to the United States Navy and commissioned as USS Impulse.-Service history:...
) - Intensity 1 (ex-HMS MilfoilHMS Milfoil (K288)HMS Milfoil was a modified Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Navy and the United States Navy before being transferred to Panama where she served as a whaling ship....
) - MightUSS Might (PG-94)USS Might was laid down as Canadian corvette CN-312 by Morton Engineering and Drydock Co., Ltd., Quebec, Canada, on 28 November 1941 and launched as HMCS Musk on 15 July 1942. The ship was transferred to the United States Navy on 20 July 1942, renamed Might on 14 August 1942, and commissioned at...
1 (ex-HMS Musk) - PertUSS Pert (PG-95)USS Pert , the second United States Navy ship of that name, was one of eight Canadian-built corvettes turned over to the U.S. Navy for operation by the United States Coast Guard. She was laid down by Morton Engineering and Dry Dock Co., Ltd., Quebec, Canada, 22 July 1942; launched...
1 (ex-HMS Nepeta) - PrudentUSS Prudent (PG-96)USS Prudent , originally ordered as HMS Privet, was an Action-class patrol gunboat in the United States Navy.Prudent was laid down by the Morton Engine and Dry Dock Company, Ltd., in Montreal, Quebec, on 14 August 1942; launched on 4 December 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Vincent Godfrey; delivered to...
1 (ex-HMS Privet) - Ready (ex-HMS Calendula)
- Restless (ex-HMS Periwinkle)
- Saucy (ex-HMS ArabisHMS Arabis (K73)For the New Zealand corvette of the same name see HMNZS ArabisHMS Arabis was a of the Royal Navy. Originally ordered for the French Navy in the early days of the war, the ship was commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS Arabis. She was transferred to the United States Navy in 1942, serving as USS...
) - Splendor 1 (to the United KingdomRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
as RosebayHMS Rosebay (K286)The HMS Rosebay was a U.S. Naval Ship built for World War II. She was disposed soon afterward....
) - Spry (ex-HMS Hibiscus)
- SurpriseUSS Surprise (PG-63)USS Surprise , the fourth American naval ship of the name, was the British Flower-class corvette HMS Heliotrope loaned to and operated by the United States Navy from 1942-1945 as a Temptress-class patrol gunboat...
(ex-HMS Heliotrope) - Tact 1 (to the United KingdomRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
as SmilaxHMS Smilax (K280)HMS Smilax was originally launched as Tact , a built for the United States Navy by Collingwood Shipyards, Ltd., Collingwood, Ontario, Canada—was launched on 14 November 1942...
) - Temptress (ex-HMS Veronica)
- Tenacity (ex-HMS Candytuft)
- Vim 1 (to the United KingdomRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
as StaticeHMS Statice (K281)When the United States entered World War II at the end of 1941, the United States Navy found itself sadly deficient in ocean escort-type vessels. A crash building program was instituted; but, to meet more immediate needs, the government contracted with shipbuilding firms in England and Canada to...
) - Vitality 1 (to the United KingdomRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
as WillowherbHMS Willowherb (K283)During the first year and more after America entered the war against the Axis, the United States Navy suffered from an acute shortage of warships, particularly of antisubmarine warfare and escort types. To fill that need, an extensive ship construction and acquisition program was inaugurated...
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Venezuelan Navy
- Constitucion (ex-HMCS Algoma) - scrapped 1962..
- Carabobo (ex-HMCS Kamsack). Lost December 1945.
- Federacion (ex-HMCS Amherst) - scrapped 1956.
- Independencia (ex-HMCS Dunvegan) - scrapped 1953.
- Libertad (ex-HMCS BattlefordHMCS Battleford (K165)HMCS Battleford was a of the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Collingwood Shipyards in Collingwood, Ontario, laid down on 30 September 1940, launched on 15 April 1941, and commissioned on 31 July 1941 named after the town of Battleford, Saskatchewan.-Background:Flower-class corvettes...
). Lost 12 April 1949. - Patria (ex-HMCS OakvilleHMCS Oakville (K178)HMCS Oakville was a Royal Canadian Navy which took part in convoy escort duties during World War II.Oakville was laid down by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co., Port Arthur on 21 December 1940 and was launched on 21 June 1941...
). - Victoria (ex-HMCS WetaskiwinHMCS Wetaskiwin (K175)HMCS Wetaskiwin was a of the Royal Canadian Navy. She was ordered from Burrard Dry Dock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver and laid down on 11 April 1940. She was launched on 18 July 1940 and commissioned on 17 December 1940...
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Yugoslav NavyYugoslav NavyThe Yugoslav Navy was the navy of Yugoslavia. It was essentially a coastal defense force with the mission of preventing enemy landings along the Yugoslavia's rugged 4,000- kilometer shoreline or coastal islands, and contesting an enemy blockade or control of the strategic Strait of Otranto...
- Nada (ex-HMS MallowHMS Mallow (K81)HMS Mallow was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Navy. She also served in the Yugoslav Royal Navy and the SFR Yugoslav Navy under the names Nada and Partizanka, and the Egyptian Navy as El Sudan....
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