Headquarters ship
During the Second World War, a headquarters ship (sometimes referred to as Landing Ship Headquarters) was responsible for communication between aircraft, ships and shore during amphibious operations.[1] The first such recognised ship was HMS Bulolo.[1]
During the Second World War, four Landing Ships Headquarters (Large) (or LSH(L)s) were commissioned into the Royal Navy.
- HMS Bulolo - formerly the MV Bulolo requisitioned from Burns Philps. Served as the LSH for Gold Beach during the Normandy Landings.
- HMS Largs - formerly the French passenger liner MV Charles Plumier and seized by the Royal Navy at Gibraltar. Served as the LSH for Sword Beach during the Normandy Landings.
- HMS Hilary - formerly the RMS Hilary requisitioned from the Booth Steam Ship Company. Served as the LSH for Juno Beach during the Normandy Landings.
- HMS Lothian - formerly the MV City of Edinburgh requisitioned from the Ellerman Line (converted in 1944).
The Royal Navy Captain-class frigates Dacres, Kingsmill and Lawford were converted to headquarters ships ahead of the Normandy landings.
References
- 1 2 The HQ Ships ~ "WW2 HQ SHIPS" Check
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See also
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