She was active in the suppression of the Regia Marina in East Africa, participating in the sinking of the submarine Torricelli. Shoreham was also involved in the invasion of Iran in 1941, where she suppressed Iranian naval ships at Abadan.
As an active participant in countering the Regia Marina's operations in East Africa, Shoreham contributed to the successful sinking of the submarine Torricelli. She also played a part in the 1941 invasion of Iran, where she successfully suppressed Iranian naval forces at Abadan.