Gralian 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
She was requisitioned as a patrol vessel and served on the East Coast before taking part in the Normandy operations of 1944. Her bell records Admiralty war service from 1940 to 1946.
Sale and record links
- National Historic Ships record for Gralian
- National Historic Ships vessels for sale
- National Historic Ships Facebook sale post
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.