HMS Hardy (1912)
HMS Hardy in 1912 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Hardy |
| Builder | John I. Thornycroft & Company |
| Laid down | 13 November 1911 |
| Launched | 10 October 1912 |
| Fate | Sold for breaking to Thos. W. Ward of Briton Ferry 9 May 1921 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Acasta-class destroyer |
| Displacement | 892–1072 tons |
| Length | 267 ft 6 in (81.5 m) |
| Beam | 27 ft 0 in (8.2 m) |
| Draught | 10 ft 6 in (3.2 m) |
| Installed power | 24,500 ihp (18,300 kW) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph) |
| Complement | 72 |
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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.