HMS Cavalier

HMS Cavalier is a C-class destroyer that served in the Royal Navy during World War II. She was built by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson at their Wallsend shipyard and launched on 22 December 1943. She was commissioned on 27 May 1944 and assigned to the 10th Destroyer Flotilla.

Service in World War II

HMS Cavalier served in the English Channel, the North Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea during World War II. She participated in the D-Day landings, the Battle of the Atlantic, and the Battle of the Mediterranean. She also escorted convoys to and from Russia and the Far East.

On 11 June 1944, HMS Cavalier was attacked by German torpedo boats off the coast of Normandy. She was hit by two torpedoes, but her crew managed to save the ship. She was repaired and returned to service in August 1944.

HMS Cavalier continued to serve in the Royal Navy until 1956. She was then sold to the West German Navy and renamed Z1. She served in the West German Navy until 1972, when she was sold for scrap. However, she was saved from the scrapyard and converted into a museum ship.

Museum Ship

HMS Cavalier is now a museum ship at Seaforth Historic Ships in Liverpool, England. She is one of only three surviving C-class destroyers in the world. She is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to learn about the history of the Royal Navy and the role of destroyers in World War II.

HMS Cavalier is a popular tourist destination and has been featured in numerous television documentaries and films. She is also a popular venue for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

Visiting HMS Cavalier

HMS Cavalier is open to the public from 10am to 4pm every day except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission prices are as follows:

• Adults: £10
• Children (5-16): £5
• Family (2 adults and 2 children): £25

You can book tickets online or purchase them at the door. Guided tours are available for an additional fee.