Ferret-class destroyer

Ferret
Class overview
BuildersCammell Laird
Operators Royal Navy
Preceded byHavock-class destroyer
Succeeded byArdent-class destroyer
Built1893–1894
In commission1893–1912
Completed2
Scrapped2
General characteristics
TypeTorpedo boat destroyer
Displacement280 long tons (284 t)
Length
  • 199 ft (61 m) overall
  • 195 ft (59 m) between perpendiculars
Beam19 ft 3 in (5.87 m)
Propulsion2 sets triple expansion
Speed26 knots contract (27 actual)
Complement42 (later 53)
Armament

Two Ferret-class destroyers served with the Royal Navy. Ferret and Lynx were built by Laird, displaced 280 tons and were 199 feet (61 m) in overall length.

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