HMS Radiant
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HMS Radiant

1916 R-class destroyer


Service Entry
1916
Commissioning Date
1917-02
Manufacturer
John I. Thornycroft & Company
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
destroyer, R-class destroyer
Decommissioning Date
1957

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HMS Radiant was a R-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during World War I. The ship was commissioned in 1917 and participated in numerous operations in the North Sea and English Channel. It was involved in escort duties, anti-submarine patrols, and engaging enemy vessels. In 1918, HMS Radiant was part of the Grand Fleet and took part in the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight. The ship also played a role in the British intervention in the Russian Civil War. After the war, HMS Radiant was decommissioned and placed in reserve. In 1921, it was sold for scrap, marking the end of its active service. HMS Radiant had a relatively short but eventful career, contributing to the naval operations of World War I before being retired and ultimately dismantled.

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

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