HMS Stork (L81)
 HMS Stork was a Bittern class sloop of the Royal Navy which served in convoy escort groups during World War II.Stork was laid down on 19 June 1935 by William Denny & Brothers of Dumbarton Scotland and launched on 21 April 1936.She was completed as an unarmed survey ship and operated in Malayan waters until 1939 when she returned to Devonport for refit including installation of her anti-aircraft guns.In 1940 Stork took part in the Norwegian Campaign and assisted in the rescue of survivors from the transport MS Chrobry.In 1941 Stork under the command of Cdr FJ Johnnie Walker was assigned to lead the 36th Escort Group (36 EG). 