HMS Hardy (1912)

HMS Hardy in 1912
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Hardy
BuilderJohn I. Thornycroft & Company
Laid down13 November 1911
Launched10 October 1912
FateSold for breaking to Thos. W. Ward of Briton Ferry 9 May 1921
General characteristics
Class & typeAcasta-class destroyer
Displacement892–1072 tons
Length267 ft 6 in (81.5 m)
Beam27 ft 0 in (8.2 m)
Draught10 ft 6 in (3.2 m)
Installed power24,500 ihp (18,300 kW)
Propulsion
  • Yarrow-type water-tube boilers
  • Parsons steam turbines
Speed29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph)
Complement72
Armament

HMS Hardy was a Royal Navy ship that was one of 20 Acasta-class destroyers. Serving during the First World War, she was part of the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland. Hardy was built by John I. Thornycroft & Company and laid down on 13 November 1911. The ship was launched on 10 October 1912 and completed on 1 September 1913. She was the 6th vessel of the Royal Navy to bear the name Hardy and the third to receive battle honours.