Lewin of Greenwich Naval History & Forum

ORP Blyskawica, Krakowiak, Slazak, Piorun, Dzik

Very understated were their efforts during the last war considering what they had but used by them , can't fault their courage .

The BLYSKAWICKA and her sister were 2 large (by pre-war standards) British built DDs that had impressive specs. I wonder how many tons the survivor has added over the years from her many paint schemes? DFO

A welcome edition to an under populated thread , much appreciated ......

ORP Wilk pictured at Stockholm in 1932.
Wilk was laid down in 1927 at Chantiers et Ateliers Augustin Normand Shipyard at Le Havre in France. Launched on April 12th 1929, she was commissioned into the Polish Navy on October 31st 1931.She was the Lead Boat of her Class of Mine-Laying Submarines of the Polish Navy.She saw service in the Polish Navy from 1931 to 1951.

Jaskółka-Class Minesweepers ORP Rybitwa and ORP Czajka pictured at the Mobilisation Pier in Karlskrona,Sweden in 1932.The Jaskółka Class was a Class of 6 Minesweepers of the Polish Navy built at the Modlin Shipyard near Warsaw and at Gdansk during the 30's. They were the first sea going warships of Polish production. The Jaskółka Class was a versatile design which allowed the ships to serve in the role of either a Minesweeper, small Minelayer or a Sub Chaser.

Thanks Brian , and how did they survive after that please

Sammy Whites used her to advertise their qualities as a ship builder although quite who this might impress for future orders defeats me, it was 1943!

The ship has a special role in Cowes where she heroically participated in AA defence of the town during savage raids.

Museum Ship,Grom Class Destroyer ORP Blyskawica pictured at Gdynia in 2018.

A nice view from 2012, probably taken not long b4 the preceeding view! DFO