HMS Bonetta (1907)

HMS Bonetta was a British torpedo boat destroyer which was later classified as part of the B class. The ship was built as a Private Venture, without a specific order, by the Jarrow shipbuilder Palmers and was launched in 1907. She was purchased for the British Royal Navy in 1909 and served through the First World War. Bonetta was sold for scrap in 1920.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Bonetta
BuilderPalmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow
Laid down1 September 1905
Launched14 January 1907
Completed27 March 1909
Acquired3 March 1909
FateSold for scrap June 1920
General characteristics
Displacement
  • 408 long tons (415 t) normal
  • 44 long tons (45 t) deep load
Length
  • 220 ft 10 in (67.31 m) oa
  • 215 ft 3 in (65.61 m) pp
Beam21 ft 0+1⁄4 in (6.41 m)
Draught6 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.97 m)
Installed power6,000 shp (4,500 kW)
Propulsion
  • 4 × Reed water tube boilers
  • Parsons steam turbines driving 2 shafts
Speed26.75 kn (49.54 km/h; 30.78 mph)
Complement56 officers and men
Armament
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