HMS Shark (1912)

HMS Shark
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Shark
BuilderSwan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Wallsend
Launched30 July 1912
FateSunk, Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916
General characteristics
Class and typeAcasta-class destroyer
Length267 ft 6 in (81.5 m)
Beam27 ft 0 in (8.2 m)
Draught10 ft 6 in (3.2 m)
Propulsion
  • Yarrow-type water-tube boilers
  • Parsons steam turbines
Speed29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph)
Armament

HMS Shark, was an Acasta-class destroyer built in 1912 for the Royal Navy. Shark was sunk during the Battle of Jutland on the evening of 31 May 1916.