History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | Pargust |
Launched | 10 June 1907 |
Commissioned | 28 March 1917 |
In service | 1917-1918 |
Fate | Decommissioned November 1918 |
Notes | Converted to Q-Ship at Devonport |
General characteristics | |
Type | collier |
Tonnage | 2,817 GRT [1] |
Propulsion | steam |
Speed | 7 ½ knots |
Armament |
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HMS Pargust was a Royal Navy warship that was active during World War I. She was a Special Service Vessel (also known as Q-ships) used by the RN in anti-submarine warfare. Pargust was active in this role during the last two years of the war, and was successful on one occasion, destroying the U-boat UC-29.