HMS Orwell

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At least three ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Orwell after the River Orwell in Suffolk, England

• The first Orwell was a B-class torpedo boat destroyer launched in 1901.
• The second Orwell was an O-class destroyer launched in 1942 and later converted to a Type 16 frigate.
• The third HMS Orwell (M1219) was a River class minesweeper launched in 1985.