HMS Gleaner Post-War

 

 

 


HMS Gleaner, May 1946

2.9.46

It was on 2 Sept 1946 that GLEANER sailed into Falmouth to reduce to reserve. It is likely that, as was the case with so many other ships, she descended down the state of readiness ladder as the rundown of the Fleet and loss of wartime‑only officers and men progressed.

20.4.50

Sold for scrapping to British Iron & Steel Corporation.

14.5.50

Arrived Ward, Preston to be broken up

HMS Gleaner Halcyon Class Minesweeper

HMS Gleaner at breakers, Preston
HMS Gleaner being broken up 1950

     

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