HMS Tay (K232)

HMS Tay (K232) was a River-class frigate of the Royal Navy. She was built by Blyth Shipbuilding Company and launched on 24 August 1942. During World War II, she served primarily as a convoy escort in the North Atlantic. River-class frigates were designed to counter the threat of German U-boats. They were larger and more heavily armed than corvettes, providing better protection for merchant shipping. HMS Tay served extensively in this role, contributing to the Allied efforts to maintain vital supply lines. Following the end of the war, she was decommissioned and eventually sold for scrap. Her wartime service is a part of the broader story of the Battle of the Atlantic and the Royal Navy's efforts to combat the U-boat threat.