HMS Spitfire (1895)

HMS Spitfire was one of two Swordfish-class destroyers which served with the Royal Navy. She was launched on 7 June 1895 by Armstrong Mitchell & Co. at Newcastle upon Tyne and sold off in 1912. Her fate is unknown.

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Spitfire
NamesakeSpitfire
Ordered1893
BuilderArmstrong Mitchell & Co., Elswick, Tyne and Wear
Laid down1894
Launched7 June 1895
CommissionedNovember 1896
Decommissioned1912
FateSold, 1912
General characteristics
Class and typeSwordfish-class destroyer
PropulsionYarrow boilers
Speed27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph)
Armament
  • 1 × 12 pounder gun
  • 2 × torpedo tubes
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