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HMS Oak

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Two ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Oak, after the tree, the oak:

  • HMS Oak was a former Dutch ship captured in 1652, and added to the Commonwealth of England Navy. She was burnt by a fireship in July 1653 in action with the Dutch.
  • HMS Oak was Acheron class destroyer launched in 1912. She was sold in 1921 and was broken up the following year.
  • References

    HMS Oak Wikipedia