Seymour, Parker-class flotilla leader. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Sistership Veteran. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
HMS Amazon D39 (1925-1927). ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
An Admiralty modified W-class destroyer ordered under the 14th War Programme . Of the 38 ships ordered were just 7 completed, the other 31 were cancelled. Preceded by S-and Parker-classes and succeeded by Thornycroft type destroyer leaders Ambuscade and Amazon. Ordered in April 1918. Laid down by J. Samuel White & Company, Cowes, Wight on 8 October 1918, launched on17 July 1919, commissioned on 27 February 1920, placed in reserve in May 1945, for disposal in September 1945 and sold to be broken up on 28 January 1946.
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