HMS Zinnia (K98) was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy during World War II. She was constructed in 1940 and played a significant role in escorting convoys across the Atlantic, protecting them from German U-boats and surface raiders. The ship was involved in various operations, including the Battle of the Atlantic and the Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union. HMS Zinnia was armed with depth charges, a 4-inch gun, and anti-aircraft weaponry to defend against enemy attacks. The corvette also participated in rescuing survivors from sunken ships and engaging in anti-submarine warfare missions. After the war, HMS Zinnia was decommissioned and sold for scrap in 1947. The ship's service highlights the vital role that corvettes like HMS Zinnia played in safeguarding Allied convoys and securing maritime routes during the conflict.

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