HMS Gabriel was a Royal Navy G-class destroyer that served during World War I. Commissioned in 1916, the ship was involved in various operations, including escort duties and anti-submarine patrols in the North Sea and the English Channel. In 1917, HMS Gabriel was part of the Dover Patrol and participated in the Second Battle of Dover Strait, engaging German destroyers. The ship also played a role in the Zeebrugge Raid in 1918. After the war, HMS Gabriel was placed in reserve before being sold for scrap in 1921. The ship's service history reflects the important role destroyers played in naval operations during World War I, particularly in escorting convoys, hunting submarines, and engaging enemy vessels. HMS Gabriel's contributions to various missions highlight the versatility and significance of destroyers in naval warfare during this period.

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