HQS WELLINGTON becomes HMS WELLINGTON (1934)

His Majesty The King Approves the Name Change From HQS WELLINGTON to HMS WELLINGTON (1934)

The Wellington Trust Board of Trustees are thrilled to announce that His Majesty the King has approved the name change from HQS WELLINGTON to HMS WELLINGTON (1934).  HMS WELLINGTON is the Grimsby Class sloop moored at Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London.

Reverting to her name when WELLINGTON was a commissioned Royal Navy warship between 1934 and 1947 is a recognition of both her original identity and her significance today. She is the only dedicated surviving Battle of the Atlantic warship in the UK and is of local, national and HMS international historic importance.  The Press Release can be found here.