ORP Grom
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ORP Grom

1936 Grom-class destroyer


Country of Registry
Poland
Commissioning Date
May 11, 1937
Manufacturer
J. Samuel White
Operator
Polish Navy
Vessel Type
destroyer, Grom-class destroyer
Shipwrecked Date
May 04, 1940
Tonnage
1975
Current Location
68° 28' 44", 17° 27' 35"
Aliases
Grom

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ORP Grom was a Polish destroyer built in the mid-1930s. The ship was the lead vessel of her class and served in the Polish Navy during World War II. ORP Grom participated in various operations, including escorting convoys and engaging in combat with German forces. The ship was known for its speed and armament, which included torpedoes and anti-aircraft guns. ORP Grom was involved in several significant naval engagements, such as the Battle of the Atlantic. Unfortunately, the ship was eventually sunk by German aircraft in 1940 during the Norwegian Campaign. The sinking of ORP Grom was a significant loss for the Polish Navy, but the ship's legacy lived on as a symbol of Polish naval resistance during the war. The story of ORP Grom is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the Polish sailors who served on board, and the ship remains a symbol of Poland's naval history and wartime efforts.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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