HMS Rapid was a destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during World War I. Launched in 1916, the ship was part of the R class of destroyers and had a top speed of 36 knots. HMS Rapid saw action during the war, participating in anti-submarine patrols and escort duties. The ship also took part in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, where it was involved in a collision with another British destroyer. Following the war, HMS Rapid was assigned to the 5th Destroyer Flotilla before being decommissioned in 1921. The ship was eventually sold for scrap in 1923. HMS Rapid had a relatively short but eventful service history, playing a role in some of the major naval engagements of World War I.

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