HMS Retriever

HMS Retriever was a Thornycroft-built R-class destroyer which served with the Royal Navy during the First World War. Launched in 1917, the vessel formed part of the Harwich Force and took part in operations off the coast of Ostend in support of the bombardment of the town in June that year. During August the following year, the vessel attempted to deploy a seaplane from a towed lighter, but a lack of wind meant the operation was unsuccessful. The vessel was also jointly credited with the destruction of the submarine SM UB-54 that year, although this has been disputed. After the war, the ship was placed in reserve and was sold to be broken up in 1927.

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R-class destroyer, destroyer, John I. Thornycroft & Company, Royal Navy, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 

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1914-07-28T00:00:00Z

1914-07-28T00:00:00Z

World War I

1917-01-01T00:00:00Z

1917-01-01T00:00:00Z

ship launching

1927-07-26T00:00:00Z

1927-07-26T00:00:00Z

ship decommissioning

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Frameless

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