HMS Armada (D14)

HMS Armada was a Battle-class destroyer of the Royal Navy (RN). She was named in honour of the English victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588. Armada was built by Hawthorn Leslie and Company on the Tyne. She was launched on 9 December 1943 and commissioned on 2 July 1945.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Armada.

HMS Armada
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Armada
BuilderHawthorn Leslie and Company
Laid down29 December 1942
Launched9 December 1943
Commissioned2 July 1945
Decommissioned1960
IdentificationPennant number D14
FateSold for breaking up, 1965
General characteristics
Class and typeBattle-class destroyer
Displacement2,325 tons
Length379 ft (116 m)
Beam40.25 ft (12.27 m)
Armament
  • 4 × QF 4.5 in guns
  • 1 × 4 in gun
  • 8 × torpedo tubes
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