In August 1945, Trafalgar commanded by Captain Anthony F Pugsley deployed to the Far East via the Mediterranean as part of the 19th Destroyer Flotilla,[1] which consisted of her sister ships, and which performed a variety of duties in that region while based there.

In 1953, while still in reserve, she took part in the Fleet Review to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

[2] In 1958, Trafalgar emerged from a refit, was commissioned and became the leader of the 7th Destroyer Squadron, having spells with the Home and Mediterranean Fleets.

In 1962, Trafalgar along with ships of the squadron, sailed for the Mediterranean for the last time, performing a number of naval exercises, as well as fly-the-flag visits.

Trafalgar, with the rest of the 7th Destroyer Squadron, finally returned to the UK in 1963 where she was decommissioned, and subsequently placed in Reserve at HMNB Portsmouth Dockyard.