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HMS Active
Several ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Active:
- Active , launched in 1869, was a Volage-class iron screw corvette, sold in 1906.
- Active , launched in 1911, was the lead ship of her class of scout cruiser. She served in World War I and was scrapped in 1920.
- Active (H14) , launched in 1928, was an A-class destroyer. She served in World War II, taking part in the sinking of three submarines. She was broken up in 1947.
- Active (F171), launched in 1972, was a Type 21 frigate. She served in the Falklands War. She was sold to Pakistan in 1994 and renamed Shah Jehan.
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