Recherche, Ranger class

Introduced into service primarily as anti-submarine escorts for RRN aircraft carriers and as a general purpose destroyer to replace elderly WW2 designs. An extensive build program was planned but the onset of guided missiles curtailed this and in the end just 8 vessels were completed, but they went on to see varied use and proved to be versatile ships receiving significant modifications throughout their service lives.

• HMRS Ranger D53
• HMRS Rogue D54
• HMRS Revenge D55
• HMRS Rascal D56
• HMRS Remarkable D57
• HMRS Resistance D58
• HMRS Rakish D59
• HMRS Reliable D60