HMS Viking (1909)

HMS Viking was a Tribal-class destroyer of the Royal Navy launched in 1909 and sold for scrap in 1919. She was the only destroyer ever to have six funnels.

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

HMS Viking
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Viking
BuilderPalmers
Laid down11 June 1908
Launched14 September 1909
FateSold for scrap 1919
General characteristics
Class and typeTribal-class destroyer
Length290 ft 3 in (88.47 m) oa
Beam27 ft 5 in (8.36 m)
Draught9 ft 9 in (2.97 m)
Propulsion
  • 6 Yarrow boilers,
  • Steam turbines, 3 shafts
  • 15,500 shp (11,600 kW)
Speed33 kn (61 km/h; 38 mph)
Range1,725 nmi (3,195 km; 1,985 mi) at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement71
Armament
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