HMS Racehorse
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HMS Racehorse

1900 C-class (1913) destroyer


Service Entry
1900
Commissioning Date
1902-03
Manufacturer
R. & W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Company
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
destroyer, Greyhound-class destroyer and C-class destroyer

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HMS Racehorse was a Royal Navy torpedo boat destroyer that served during World War I. Launched in 1900, the ship was part of the R class of destroyers and was involved in various operations during the conflict, including convoy escort duties and anti-submarine patrols. The ship had a top speed of 30 knots and was armed with torpedo tubes and guns. HMS Racehorse was eventually sold for scrap in 1921 after being decommissioned in 1919. Throughout its service, the ship underwent several modifications and upgrades to enhance its performance and capabilities. HMS Racehorse played a crucial role in the naval operations of World War I and was one of the many destroyers that contributed to the Allied victory in the conflict.

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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Racehorse, HMS
Book Warships of the World to 1900
Author Lincoln P. Paine
Published Houghton Mifflin, Boston,
ISBN 0395984149, 9780395984147
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