HMS Shark (1912)

HMS Shark, was an Acasta-class destroyer built in 1912 for the Royal Navy. Shark was sunk during the Battle of Jutland on the evening of 31 May 1916.

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

HMS Shark
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Shark
BuilderSwan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Wallsend
Launched30 July 1912
FateSunk, Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916
General characteristics
Class and typeAcasta-class destroyer
Length267 ft 6 in (81.5 m)
Beam27 ft 0 in (8.2 m)
Draught10 ft 6 in (3.2 m)
Propulsion
  • Yarrow-type water-tube boilers
  • Parsons steam turbines
Speed29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph)
Armament
  • 3 × QF 4 in (101.6 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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