ORP Lightning returns to Quay Pomorskie, Gdynia

Ship's dock repair has begun. 9 March. The work carried out included, among others, the maintenance of all tanks, the construction of new central heating systems, the review of the cathode protection system, the execution of two new fecal tanks, as well as the preservation of the hull and superstructures – including the execution of a new color camouflage from the 1942 Mediterranean campaign period. The initial deadline for completion of the project was set for 8 June, but it was decided to extend it until 24 June in connection with the extension of the scope of the work.

– We're proud that PGZ Stocznia Wojenna carried out a project to restore the former glow of "ORP Lightning". The legendary ship returns to its place, and residents of Gdynia can once again admire the oldest surviving destroyer in the world – said Paweł Lulewicz, President of the Management Board of the Polish Naval Shipyard

Launched in 1936 at the British shipyard J. Samuel White in Cowes, ORP "The Lightning" is the oldest surviving destroyer in the world. In 1937 he began his service in the Navy, taking part, among others, in the Battle of the Atlantic and Operation "Overlord". The ship has been a representative unit since 1976.

Source: PGZ SW