Headquarters ship

During the Second World War, the Royal Navy commissioned several headquarters ships (HQS; sometimes referred to as Landing Ship Headquarters), which were responsible for communication between aircraft, ships and shore during amphibious operations. The first such recognised ship was .

During the Second World War, four Landing Ships Headquarters (Large) (or LSH(L)s) were commissioned into the Royal Navy.

- formerly the MV Bulolo requisitioned from Burns Philps. Served as the LSH for Gold during the Normandy Landings. - formerly the French passenger liner MV Charles Plumier and seized by the Royal Navy at Gibraltar. Served as the LSH for Sword during the Normandy Landings. HMS Hilary - formerly the RMS Hilary requisitioned from the Booth Steam Ship Company. Served as the LSH for Juno during the Normandy Landings. HMS Lothian - formerly the MV City of Edinburgh requisitioned from the Ellerman Line (converted in 1944).

The Royal Navy s , and were converted to headquarters ships ahead of the Normandy landings.

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See also Command ship Ocean boarding vessel