HMS Hardy (1912)

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.

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

HMS Hardy in 1912
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Hardy
BuilderJohn I. Thornycroft & Company
Laid down13 November 1911
Launched10 October 1912
FateSold for breaking to Thos. W. Ward of Briton Ferry
General characteristics
Class and typeAcasta-class destroyer
Displacement892–1072 tons
Length267 ft 6 in (81.5 m)
Beam27 ft 0 in (8.2 m)
Draught10 ft 6 in (3.2 m)
Installed power24,500 ihp (18,300 kW)
Propulsion
  • Yarrow-type water-tube boilers
  • Parsons steam turbines
Speed29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph)
Complement72
Armament
  • 3 × QF 4 in (102 mm) L/40 Mark IV guns, mounting P Mk. IX
  • 1 × QF 2 pdr pom-pom Mk. II
  • 2 × single tubes for 21 in (533 mm) torpedoes
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