HMS Hornet (1893)

HMS Hornet (1893)

HMS "Hornet" was a "Havock"-class torpedo boat destroyer of the Royal Navy.

Built by Yarrow & Company, London, she was laid down in July 1892, launched on 23 December 1893 and completed in July 1894. She served all her service life in Home waters. She served for fifteen years before being sold on 12 October 1909 for scrapping.

References

*Colledge
* [http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/hms_hornet.htm A history of her class]


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