HMS Pargust
HMS Pargust was a Royal Navy warship that was active during World War I. She was a Special Service Vessel (also known as Q-ships) used by the RN in anti-submarine warfare. Pargust was active in this role during the last two years of the war, and was successful on one occasion, destroying the U-boat UC-29.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Pargust |
| Launched | 10 June 1907 |
| Commissioned | 28 March 1917 |
| In service | 1917-1918 |
| Fate | Decommissioned November 1918 |
| Notes | Converted to Q-Ship at Devonport |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | collier |
| Tonnage | 2,817 GRT |
| Propulsion | steam |
| Speed | 7 ½ knots |
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