Fleet Updates

Magyar: Wartime Naval Duties Veteran Offered for Sale

for sale ww2 service historic vessel

Magyar was compulsorily acquired in 1942 and employed on miscellaneous naval duties at Portsmouth.

Published 21 September 2026

Featured image for Magyar: Wartime Naval Duties Veteran Offered for Sale

Magyar 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

Magyar was commandeered and compulsorily acquired in 1942. She performed miscellaneous naval duties at Portsmouth until the end of the war, when she was returned to private ownership.

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.