Battle of Cape Spartivento
During the Battle of Dakar on 23 September, "Greyhound", the destroyer , and the Australian heavy cruiser engaged the Vichy French destroyer which was set on fire and forced to beach itself. The ship escorted the battleship and the cruisers and during Operation Coat in early November as they joined the Mediterranean Fleet. "Greyhound" herself was transferred to the 14th Destroyer Flotilla in Alexandria. She participated in the inconclusive Battle of Cape Spartivento on 27 November during Operation Collar.