HMS Glenroy

The Glenroy and her sister ships, the Glengyle and Glenearn, were the first ships to be fitted out permanently as large infantry landing ships. They were able to carry three landing craft mechanised (LCMs) and fourteen infantry landing craft. Accommodation was provided for 1,087 assault troops (700 in the case of the Glengyle). Each ship was armed with three twin 4-inch guns and numerous short-range AA weapons.

Photo from a collection at Inverary Castle and courtesy of the Duke of Argyll. My thanks to Jim Brown (Inverary Castle Esates Office) for his help, and to Pete Dunlop who photographed the collection for the CVA. Posted by Pete R.