HMS Waveney (1903)
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Waveney.
| River-class destroyer HMS Derwent, sister-ship to Waveney | |
| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Class and type: | River-class destroyer |
| Name: | HMS Waveney |
| Builder: | Hawthorn Leslie Ltd, Newcastle |
| Launched: | 1903 |
| Fate: | Sold for breaking up in 1920 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement: | 540 long tons (550 t) |
| Length: | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Beam: | 23 ft 6 in (7.16 m) |
| Draught: | 10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) |
| Propulsion: | Vertical triple expansion steam engines, 2 shafts |
| Speed: | 26 knots (30 mph; 48 km/h) |
HMS Waveney was a River-class destroyer named after the River Waveney. She was the first ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name.
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Construction
She was built by Hawthorn Leslie and launched in 1903. She featured flush funnel tops, as did others of her class. She was 220 feet long, displaced around 550 tons and her 7,000 HP produced 26 knots. She was equipped with sponsons.
Armament
She was armed with one twelve pounder and was later uprated with four. She carried two torpedo tubes.
Career
She served in home waters during the Great War and was sold for breaking in 1920.
References
- The British Destroyer by Captain T.D. Manning. Published by Godfrey Cave Associates. ISBN 0 906223 12 x.
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