Duchess of Norfolk was a 381 GRT paddle steamer built in 1911 for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway and London and South Western Railway, who operated a joint service to the Isle of Wight.

During the Second World War, she was again requisitioned for use as a minesweeper, this time being named HMS Ambassador.

[7] During the Second World War, Embassy was requisitioned by the Royal Navy for use as a minesweeper,[3] HMS Ambassador.

Embassy was refitted, with a larger wheelhouse and extended deck shelters,[3] re-entering service in 1946.

[7] In 1966, Embassy developed mechanical problems, including a damaged paddle wheel.

She was sold for scrap, and departed Weymouth under tow on 25 May 1967, bound for Ghent, Belgium.

Duchess of Norfolk and Embassy had the United Kingdom Official Number 131994 and used the Code Letters MBQN.