HMS Atherstone
Three ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Atherstone after the town of Atherstone in Warwickshire, or after its hunt:
- The first Atherstone, launched in 1916, was an Ascot-class minesweeper that served in World War I.
- The second Atherstone (L05), launched in 1939, was a Hunt-class destroyer that served in World War II.
- The third and current Atherstone (M38), launched in 1985, is a Hunt-class minesweeper.
Royal Navy HMS Atherstone website.
States that close Links with the Atherstone Hunt, the Borough of North Warwickshire and the town of Atherstone, have been maintained by HMS Atherstone. The ships company have held the Freedom of the Borough and participated in the ball game
Navy News - Ships of the Royal Navy - HMS Atherstone
Includes several pictures of the ship and its emblem, and well as some more indepth text info.
