HMS ''Rosebay'' (previously known as ''Splendor'' (PG-97)) was a built for World War II. She was disposed of soon after the war. ''Splendor'' (PG-97) was launched for the

United States Navy The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage ...

on 11 February 1943 by the Kingston Shipbuilding Co., Kingston, Ont., Canada. However, upon completion, ''Splendor'' was transferred to the

Royal Navy The Royal Navy (RN) is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against F ...

on 28 July 1943 and commissioned as HMS ''Rosebay''. On 20 March 1946 she was returned to the United States Navy. Never commissioned in the United States Navy, ''Splendor'' was transferred to the Maritime Commission on 19 November 1946 for disposal.

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NavSource Online: Gunboat Photo Archive - HMS Rosebay (K 286) ex-Splendor (PG 97)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rosebay (K286) World War II naval ships of the United States Ships built in Kingston, Ontario 1942 ships Action-class gunboats Rosebay