HMS Musketeer (G86) was a M-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that served during World War II. The ship was laid down in 1940 and launched in 1941. It participated in various operations in the Mediterranean, including the Battle of Cape Bon and the Sicily landings. Musketeer also took part in the Battle of Anzio and the D-Day landings in Normandy. The destroyer was involved in escort duties, anti-submarine operations, and engaging enemy aircraft throughout its service. In 1944, HMS Musketeer was damaged by a mine off the coast of Normandy but was repaired and returned to service. The ship continued its operations until the end of the war. After the war, Musketeer was placed in reserve before being sold for scrap in 1949. The HMS Musketeer had a significant service history during World War II as part of the Royal Navy's destroyer fleet, contributing to the Allied efforts in the Mediterranean and European theaters.

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