HMS Clacton (J151) for around 40 depth charges. HMS "Clacton" was built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., at Troon, Scotland and launched on 18 December 1941. Thus far she has been only the second ship of the Royal Navy named after the Essex town of Clacton-on-Sea. HMS "Clacton" was in the Mediterranean off the east coast of Corsica, on passage from La Maddalena to Bastia on 31 December 1943. She struck a mine at 0832 hours and sank immediately. Three officers and 29 ratings were killed, with the survivors being rescued by HMS "Polruan". HMS Clacton (J151) HMS "Clacton" was a s built
Holland-on-Sea social area. The club has been established for over 30 years as a members only club run by an elected committee. Members who benefit from the club not only come from the immediate area but far afield as London and throughout East Anglia. Holland Haven has excellent beaches which were upgraded between 2014 and 2015. Holland-on-Sea has a football club called Holland F.C. and also is home to a cricket pitch used by the Clacton Cricket Club, however Holland-on-Sea itself does not have a team. In East Anglia, the warmest time of the year is July and August, when maximum