HMS Concord
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HMS Concord

1916 Centaur-class light cruiser


Service Entry
1916-12
Commissioning Date
1916-12
Manufacturer
Vickers Limited
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
light cruiser, C-class light cruiser and Centaur-class light cruiser
Decommissioning Date
1923-07

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HMS Concord was a C-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during World War I. Launched in 1916, the ship was armed with three 4-inch guns, one 2-pounder pom-pom, and four 21-inch torpedo tubes. The vessel participated in various operations during the war, including escorting convoys and engaging in anti-submarine patrols in the North Sea. HMS Concord also played a role in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, where she was part of the 13th Destroyer Flotilla. After the war, the destroyer was placed in reserve before being sold for scrapping in 1921. The ship's service history reflects the crucial role destroyers played in naval operations during WWI, serving as escorts, anti-submarine vessels, and engaging in combat against enemy ships. The story of HMS Concord is a part of the broader history of naval warfare during the early 20th century, highlighting the technological advancements and strategic importance of destroyers in maritime conflicts.

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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