HMS Retriever (1917)
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HMS Retriever (1917)
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HMS Retriever was a Thornycroft-built R-class destroyer which served with the Royal Navy during the First World War. Launched in 1917, the vessel formed part of the Harwich Force and took part in operations off the coast of Ostend in support of the bombardment of the town in June that year. During August the following year, the vessel attempted to deploy a seaplane from a towed lighter, but a lack of wind meant the operation was unsuccessful. The vessel was also jointly credited with the destru
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British R-class destroyer
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Retriever_(1917)
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2024-04-24T04:35:54Z
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