The
Rocket Class Destroyer were built by J and G Thomson at Clydebank, HMS
Rocket was laid down on the 14th February 1894 and launched 14th August
1894 finally completed July1895. she was sold to the breakers in
1912. HMS Shark was laid down 14th February 1894 and
launched 22nd September 1894 and completed 1895 she was sold for scrap
to wards of Preston in 1911. HMS Surley was laid down 14th February 1894
launched 10th November 1895 and completed July 1895. finally broken up
in 1920. All three destroyers served in Home waters
Displacement: 280 tons, Speed 27 knots,
Armament: one 12 pounder and two torpedo Tubes, Compliment: 53
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