HMS Duncan (D37)

The First Duncan was built in Bombay for the East India Company, and classed as a fifth rate 38-gun frigate. She fought French privateers in the Indian Ocean and later renamed Dover in 1807.

The First Duncan was built in Bombay for the East India Company, and classed as a fifth rate 38-gun frigate. She fought French privateers in the Indian Ocean and later renamed Dover in 1807.

HMS Duncan was launched in December 1811 from Deptford. Her first war service was, as befitted her name, as part of the squadron blockading the Dutch coast in 1812.

HMS Duncan was launched in December 1811 from Deptford. Her first war service was, as befitted her name, as part of the squadron blockading the Dutch coast in 1812.

Post 1812 she saw service in the Mediterranean and South America. In 1834 she was placed on harbour service until she was broken up in 1863.

Post 1812 she saw service in the Mediterranean and South America. In 1834 she was placed on harbour service until she was broken up in 1863.

This HMS Duncan was a 101-gun screw-propelled first rate ship of the line and carried over 800 crew. The ship was launched in 1859 and was the flagship of the West Indies Squadron.

This HMS Duncan was a 101-gun screw-propelled first rate ship of the line and carried over 800 crew. The ship was launched in 1859 and was the flagship of the West Indies Squadron.

In 1890 the Third Duncan was renamed as HMS Pembroke and employed on harbour service. She was renamed again in 1905 to HMS Tenedos and sold in 1910.

In 1890 the Third Duncan was renamed as HMS Pembroke and employed on harbour service. She was renamed again in 1905 to HMS Tenedos and sold in 1910.

The Duncan class Battleships were a response to French and Russian building. Displacing 14,000 tons and a maximum speed of 19 knots, they were the fastest battleship afloat.

HMS Duncan was commissioned at Chatham Dockyard in October 1903 for Mediterranean Fleet Service, although she would also serve in the Channel (1905) and Atlantic (1907).

In August 1914 the Fourth HMS Duncan was still in a refit period. During the war, she bombarded submarine bases off Belgium, guarded against invasions and aided troops landing at Athens.

In August 1914 the Fourth HMS Duncan was still in a refit period. During the war, she bombarded submarine bases off Belgium, guarded against invasions and aided troops landing at Athens.

In March 1919 the Fourth HMS Duncan was placed on the disposal list and sold for scrapping in February 1920.

In March 1919 the Fourth HMS Duncan was placed on the disposal list and sold for scrapping in February 1920.

Next was a D-class Destroyer launched from Portsmouth in July 1932. Commissioned in April 1933 and built as a Destroyer Leader, she displaced 25 tons more and carried 30 extra personnel.

Next was a D-class Destroyer launched from Portsmouth in July 1932. Commissioned in April 1933 and built as a Destroyer Leader, she displaced 25 tons more and carried 30 extra personnel.

Next was a D-class Destroyer launched from Portsmouth in July 1932. Commissioned in April 1933 and built as a Destroyer Leader, she displaced 25 tons more and carried 30 extra personnel.

Next was a D-class Destroyer launched from Portsmouth in July 1932. Commissioned in April 1933 and built as a Destroyer Leader, she displaced 25 tons more and carried 30 extra personnel.

The Fifth HMS Duncan's career started before World War II broke out. She was part of the 1st Destroyer Flotilla and sailed to the Far East where she spent the next few years from January 1935.

The Fifth HMS Duncan's career started before World War II broke out. She was part of the 1st Destroyer Flotilla and sailed to the Far East where she spent the next few years from January 1935.

The Fifth HMS Duncan spent two years in Shanghai during the Japanese invasion of 1937, helping to evacuate 1300 British civilians to Woosung.

The Fifth HMS Duncan spent two years in Shanghai during the Japanese invasion of 1937, helping to evacuate 1300 British civilians to Woosung.

At the start of World War 2 in September 1939, accompanied by Dainty, Diana and Daring no 5 was sent to the Mediterranean to conduct embargo operations; then she was on convoy duties.

At the start of World War 2 in September 1939, accompanied by Dainty, Diana and Daring no 5 was sent to the Mediterranean to conduct embargo operations; then she was on convoy duties.

Spartivento 1940; Malta Convoys 1941; Atlantic 1941-1945; Siego Suarez 1942.

Spartivento 1940; Malta Convoys 1941; Atlantic 1941-1945; Siego Suarez 1942.

In 1943 she joined Escort Group B-7; she was involved in the sinking of 5 U-boats. On 13th May 1945 she was nominated for reduction to Reserve units and finally sold for scrap in 1945.

In 1943 she joined Escort Group B-7; she was involved in the sinking of 5 U-boats. On 13th May 1945 she was nominated for reduction to Reserve units and finally sold for scrap in 1945.

A Type 14 Frigate, HMS Duncan commissioned in October 1958. The ship served in the Cod Wars over fishing rights.  For this role, she was awarded the Freedom of the City of Hull.

A Type 14 Frigate, HMS Duncan commissioned in October 1958. The ship served in the Cod Wars over fishing rights.  For this role, she was awarded the Freedom of the City of Hull.

In 1960 Duncan provided escort to HMY Britannia and in 1964 fired the salute at the opening of the Forth Road Bridge. Visits included Nantes in 1961, Copenhagen in 1965. 

In 1960 Duncan provided escort to HMY Britannia and in 1964 fired the salute at the opening of the Forth Road Bridge. Visits included Nantes in 1961, Copenhagen in 1965. 

As a Harbour Training ship, HMS Duncan trained Marine engineering Artificer Apprentices from HMS Caledonia. The ship decommissioned in 1984 to be scrapped in 1985.

As a Harbour Training ship, HMS Duncan trained Marine engineering Artificer Apprentices from HMS Caledonia. The ship decommissioned in 1984 to be scrapped in 1985.

HMS Duncan No7 was a Type 45 destroyer built by BAE Systems Surface Fleet, construction began on 26th January 2007.

HMS Duncan No7 was a Type 45 destroyer built by BAE Systems Surface Fleet, construction began on 26th January 2007.

The Type 45 Destroyer was launched on 11 October 2010 in Govan and fitted out in Scotstoun.

In March 2015, HMS Duncan sailed from Portsmouth for her maiden deployment. The Type 45 destroyer spent nine months working with allies in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Gulf to protect allied and merchant shipping and wider British interests in the region.