HMS Ghurka was a Tribal-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during World War I and the interwar period. Commissioned in 1909, the ship participated in naval operations in the North Sea and English Channel, as well as in the Gallipoli Campaign during the war. In 1917, Ghurka was part of a naval engagement with German destroyers off the coast of Norway. She also saw action in the Baltic Sea supporting anti-Bolshevik forces during the Russian Civil War. After the war, Ghurka was decommissioned in 1921 and subsequently sold for scrap in 1923. The ship's service history reflects the role of destroyers in naval warfare during this period, highlighting their versatility in escort duties, convoy protection, and engaging enemy vessels. HMS Ghurka's participation in significant naval campaigns and engagements demonstrates the evolving tactics and technology of naval warfare in the early 20th century.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.