Victoria Fortes Sequitur - Victory Through Strength
Ship's Crest The centre of the ships' crest sports the bog myrtle which is a plant only found in the area surrounding the town of Campbeltown in Argyll, Scotland. The first HMS Campbeltown was originally a US Navy ship, the USS Buchanan, hence the blue circle from the Buchanan's crest and the white star represents the flag of the USA. The Buchanan was traded to Britain in the destroyers for bases agreement.
Ship's Bell The ship's Bell from the first HMS Campbeltown was presented to the town of Campbelltown in Pennsylvania, USA at the end of the Second World War as a token of gratitude to the USA for the lend-lease programme. In 1988 the townspeople of Campbelltown voted to lend the bell to the current HMS Campbeltown for the duration of her service in the Royal Navy, after which it will then be returned to America. HMS Campbeltown maintains strong links with the people of Campbelton, Argyll and Campbelltown, PA.
The Raid on St Nazaire To find out more about HMS Campbeltown's most daring achievement, follow the link below...