Destroyer Collection (page 7)

General Gourand, Commander-In-Chief of the French forces in the Dardanelles, and General de Amade, leaving on board a French destroyer

The destroyer HMS Glasgow puts to sea from the River Tyne on her way to Portsmouth to be handed over to the Royal Navy. The Swan Hunter built HMS Glasgow was the fifth Type 42 destroyer to enter

The County Class Destroyer HMS Norfolk seen here at her beth in Middlesbrough Dock during a visit to the City. 14th February 1974

Commander Lloyd H Adams captain of the USS Barry a Sherman Class Destroyer which is visiting Middlesbrough as part of the Captain James Cook Festival. 23rd October 1978

A great cloud of smoke and smooth patches of floating oil are all that remains to mark the spot where U 57 a German U-boat has been sent to the bottom by the explosion of a depth charge dropped by

Lib - County Class guided missile destroyer HMS London arrives on the River Tyne for a five day visit to Newcastle. The ship was built by Swan Hunter between 1960-62

Suez Crisis 1956 Egyptian warship under arrest at Portsmouth

Suez Crisis 1956 HMS Zenith at Southampton is given final checks before being handed over to the Egyptian navy to become the Al Fateh

Aircraft Carrier HMS Implacable July 1949 during the Western union Exercises follows in convoy behind a Royal Navy Destroyer

Suez Crisis 1956 A destroyer due to be sold to the Egyptian navy is held at Lee on Solent

HMS Bristol built by Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders Ltd. and launched on 30 June 1969. HMS Bristol (D23) was the only Type 82 destroyer of the Royal Navy

Royal Navy Destroyer seen here escorting a channel steamer at the outbreak of war. Circa August 1914

The "Emden"docking at Auckland for overhaul after her voyage through
The " Emden" docking at Auckland for overhaul after her voyage through the tropics. Circa 1935 P009411

Pictures from Shanghai. Japanese destroyers off Shanghai. Only a few of the great number in Chinese waters. April 1927 P009229

Destroyer USS Deyo arriving in port
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USS Winston S. Churchill in English Channel
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Guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur
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USS Benfold and JDS Kirisame
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United States Navy - Destroyer DD-293 - USS Billingsley
United States Navy - Destroyer DD-293 USS Billingsley, assisting Douglas World Cruiser float-plane 23-1231 (msn 147) Boston, which was forced down near the Faroe Islands and damaged beyond repair

Sailors relax on the deck of a British destroyer 1916
Stokers, Sailors and Gunners, have a cigarette break - and shelter from the sun - lying on the wooden decks of a British destroyer

BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK
Italian aircraft sink a British destroyer in the Mediterranean : the crew take to the boats as the warship goes down Date: August 1940

David Against Goliath: British Torpedo-Boat Destroyer Makes an End of German Battleship, 1916. HMS Spitfire in action at the Battle of Jutland, May 31st, 1916

The Archbishop of York visits British sailors of the Royal Navy, First World War, 1914, (c1920). A Visit of the Archbishop of York to the Grand Fleet

A Battlecruiser and a Destroyer. Date: circa 1910s

Destroyer Premiere Sydney
Nicole Kidman walks the red carpet for the Australian Premiere of Destroyer at the St. George OpenAir Cinema in Sydney, Monday, January 28, 2019. (aP Image/Brendon Thorne)

J. S. White laying the keel of the Brazilian destroyer Javary, 30th March 1938. Javary was ordered by Brazil on 8 December 1937 from J. Samuel White, Cowes

The launch of the 2nd Argentine Destroyer Tucuman, 16 Oct 1928
The launch of the 2nd Argentine Destroyer Tucuman built by J Samuel White & Co in Cowes, Isle of Wight, 16 Oct 1928. Tucuman was the second of three Mendoza class destroyers built in the United

Unknown destroyer under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown destroyer under way

Line of Torpedo Boats under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Line of Torpedo Boats under way, 1911

The destroyer HMS Windsor at anchor, 1929. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The destroyer HMS Windsor at anchor, 1929. HMS Windsor (D42) was a W-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that saw service in the final months of World War I and in World War II

The 1st Argentine Destroyer Mendoza built by J Samuel White & Co in Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1928. Mendoza was the first of three Mendoza class destroyers built in the United Kingdom for the Argentine

The Chilean Destroyer Almirante Lynch under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Chilean Destroyer Almirante Lynch under way, 1913. Almirante Lynch was the first of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes, Isle of Wight by J

The Chilean Destroyer Almirante Lynch under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Chilean Destroyer Almirante Lynch under way, 1914. Almirante Lynch was the first of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes, Isle of Wight by J

The Chilean destroy Almirante Condell after launch, 27th January 1913. Creator
The Chilean destroy Almirante Condell after launch, 27th January 1913. Almirante Condell was the second of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes

The launch of Chilean destroy Almirante Lynch, 28th September 1912. The name of this vessel is recorded as Tome by the photographers, Kirk & sons

Launch of the Chilean destroy Almirante Condell, 27th January 1913. Almirante Condell was the second of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes

The launch of Almirante Simpson at J. Samuel White shipyard, Cowes, 26th February 1914. HMS Faulknor was a British destroyer of the First World War

Almirante Simpson before launch at J. Samuel White shipyard, Cowes, 26th February 1914. HMS Faulknor was a British destroyer of the First World War

A Destroyer in Heavy Weather, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Capture of the Turkish Troopship Mersina by the Steamer Russia on 13 December 1877, 1877. From a private collection

The Hornets of the Seas. Destroyers at Speed, c1917 (1919). Artist: Charles Dixon
The Hornets of the Seas. Destoryers at Speed, c1917 (1919). From The Wonder Book of the Navy for Boys and Girls, by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

H. M. S. Glowworm Sunk, 1940, (1940)
H.M.S. Glowworm Sunk, 1940, (1940). Oil covered survivors being rescued by a German ship after the HMS Glowworm a British minelaying destroyer sank. From The War in Pictures

King George VI in the gun turret of H. M.s Southampton, 1937
King George VI in the gun turret of H.M.S Southampton, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Cerveras Squadron, (1898), 1920s
Cerveras squadron departure. The Spanish squadron left Santiago on 3th July 1898 at 9am. The first battleship to succumb was the Maria Teresa, followed the Vizcaya and then the Colon

British warships entering Sydney harbour, Australia, 1945. Three destroyers escorting the battleship King George V

Bluejackets of the torpedo boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Bluejackets of the torpedo boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. The Sturgeon was launched in 1894 and was attached to the Channel Squadron

On board the torpedo-boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
On board the torpedo-boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. The Sturgeon was launched in 1894. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 17th April 1896

A smoke screen laid down by a destroyer, 1937. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937

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"Unstoppable Force: The Mighty Destroyer" From the daring acts of bravery in naval battles to the awe-inspiring power displayed by these warships, the destroyer has left an indelible mark on history. One such remarkable event was when H. M. S. Glowworm fearlessly rammed into the formidable Admiral Hipper during World War II, showcasing the unwavering determination of these vessels. Even ancient civilizations recognized their significance, as depicted in the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement scene, where a destroyer-like force protects and guides souls through treacherous waters towards eternal peace. In times of conflict, destroyers like HMS Tipperary led from the frontlines during World War I, exemplifying their pivotal role in safeguarding nations. Fast forward to 1941 and witness Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bombers launching from destroyers' decks during WWII; they became instrumental in turning tides against enemy forces. As Britains Sea Power Is Yours slogan proudly proclaimed, it is undeniable that destroyers played a vital part in maintaining maritime supremacy. During the Korean War, we see USS Shelton and USS Antietam refueling from USS Tolovana while HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter fires flares overhead—a true display of combined naval might. Throughout history, British Royal Navy's fleet showcased its strength with ships like HMS Arethusa and HMS Manchester standing alongside destroyers during WWI. Today's modern era witnesses powerful vessels like HMS Defender returning triumphantly to Portsmouth or Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon patrolling international waters—symbols of strength and protection. The destroyer remains an embodiment of courage and resilience—an unstoppable force that has shaped our world's destiny on countless occasions.