On 9 April 1942, whilst escorting the British carrier Hermes off Batticaloa, they were attacked by Japanese carrier aircraft. Both ships sunk, Vampire broken in half by a well placed bomb. Nine crew were lost.
There's some good pictures of HMAS (HMS) Vampire here: http://www.maritimequest.com/warship...d68_page_1.htm
Crew from HMS Vampire assisted in rescuing some crew from the Aberdeen trawler Imperial Prince when she founded on the Belshevie Sands in October 1923.
See here for a description: http://www.bavidge.co.uk/black_dog.htm
The picture shows the National Maritime museum.
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