HMS Valkyrie (1917)

HMS Valkyrie (1917)

HMS "Valkyrie" (F05) was a First World War V class flotilla leader of the Royal Navy. She was originally to be called HMS "Malcolm" but was re-named before being completed. The name "Malcolm" was later assigned to another destroyer leader. "Valkyrie" was ordered in July 1916 and launched in March the following year.

The V class destroyer leaders were cheaper, faster, more comfortable and better armed than their predecessors. Some referred to the class as the "Valkyrie"-class, but the name was unofficial.

In 1918, "Valkyrie" was part of the 13th Destroyer Flotilla lead by the light cruiser HMS "Champion". She was sold to be scrapped in 1936 and so didn't see service in the Second World War.

References

* [http://www.worldnavalships.com/valkyrie.htm#HMS%20Valkyrie Valkyrie V Class flotilla leader destroyers]
* [http://www.gwpda.org/naval/s0400000.htm Royal Navy DD pennant numbers] ]


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