HMS Harrier (1894)

The sixth HMS Harrier was a Dryad-class torpedo gunboat. She was launched at Devonport Dockyard on 20 February 1894, and saw service in the Mediterranean and in fishery protection. She served as a minesweeper during World War I and was sold for commercial use in 1920.

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

Harrier sailing from Malta c.1900
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Harrier
BuilderDevonport Dockyard
Laid down21 January 1893
Launched20 February 1894
Commissioned8 July 1896
FateSold for commercial use in 1920
General characteristics
Class and typeDryad-class torpedo gunboat
Displacement1,070 tons
Length262 ft 6 in (80.0 m)
Beam30 ft 6 in (9.3 m)
Draught13 ft (4.0 m)
Installed power3,500 ihp (2,600 kW)
Propulsion
  • 2 × 3-cylinder vertical triple-expansion steam engines
  • Locomotive boilers
  • Twin screws
Speed18.2 knots (33.7 km/h; 20.9 mph)
Complement120
Armament
  • 2 × QF 4.7-inch (12 cm) guns
  • 4 × 6-pounder
  • 1 × Nordenfelt machine gun
  • 5 × 18-inch torpedo tubes
  • On conversion to a minesweeper in 1914 two torpedo tubes were removed
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