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Regal Lady: Dunkirk Fleet Tender Offered for Sale

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Regal Lady assisted at Dunkirk and later transported American troops as a fleet tender on the Clyde.

Published 21 September 2026

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Regal Lady 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

Regal Lady assisted in the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940. She was then chartered and compulsorily acquired by the Ministry of Defence as a fleet tender at Greenock, helping transport thousands of US troops from the liners Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth.

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.