"Hesperus" was transferred to Force H in December 1941 for anti-submarine defence of the Strait of Gibraltar and sank by ramming on 15 January 1942. In March 1942, the "Havant"-class destroyers were designated group leaders of the Mid-Ocean Escort Force through the winter of 1942–1943. "Garland" was assigned to the escort force for Convoy PQ 16 to Murmansk in May, during which she was damaged by a German bomber. After repairs, she rejoined her half-sisters in the North Atlantic. On 26 December, "Hesperus" sank by ramming.