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Aberdonia: Wartime Dunkirk Veteran Offered for Sale

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The 1935 motor yacht Aberdonia, requisitioned by the Royal Navy and used at Dunkirk and on patrol work, is listed for sale.

Published 21 September 2026

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Aberdonia is among the historic vessels currently advertised for sale through National Historic Ships UK. For anyone considering becoming her next custodian, the surviving wartime record is an important part of the vessel’s significance.

Recorded wartime service

National Historic Ships records that the Royal Navy requisitioned her from 1940 to 1946 and renamed her Navigator. She took part in the Dunkirk evacuation—thought to have made four trips—then served as a patrol boat, worked with minesweepers and carried sealed orders to convoys.

Sale and record links

Image and historical record: National Historic Ships UK.

This wartime-service summary is based on the National Historic Ships UK record. The Wartime Vessels Association has not independently verified the record and is not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. Prospective purchasers should verify the vessel’s identity, history, ownership, condition and availability directly with the seller and appropriate specialists.