In 1939 she was deployed for convoy defence in the Western Approaches .
At the outbreak of war Sabre ( Lt Cdr B Dean ) was part of the Home Fleet based at Scapa Flow , as a TB Target and PV ranging vessel .
In 1939 Lt Cdr B Dean was deployed for convoy defence in the Western Approaches .
At the outbreak of war Sabre ( Lt Cdr B Dean ) was part of the Home Fleet based at Scapa Flow , as a TB Target and PV ranging vessel .