Dive-bomb damage and wartime support service

German aircraft dive-bombed and damaged Foxglove off the Isle of Wight in July 1940, ending her active wartime contribution early. The ship remained afloat and was converted into an accommodation and base ship. She then served as a harbour guard ship at Londonderry, Northern Ireland, for the rest of the war. Her earlier overseas service included the China Station and the Mediterranean, although no specific Mediterranean duties are described. Foxglove was scrapped in 1946 after a long career that continued through support duties following the attack.