HMS Scourge was a Beagle-class destroyer constructed by Hawthorn Leslie and Company, launched on 11 February 1910. The vessel measured approximately 84 meters in length and 8.4 meters in beam, featuring three funnels and three propellers that enabled her to reach speeds of up to 27 knots (about 50 km/h or 31 mph). Her design prioritized swift maneuverability and combat readiness, typical of early 20th-century Royal Navy destroyers. During her service, HMS Scourge was transferred in 1913 to the Third Destroyer Flotilla, reflecting her active role in fleet operations. She played a notable part in World War I, particularly during the Gallipoli campaign. On 6–7 August 1915 at Suvla Bay, she collaborated with five other Beagle-class destroyers and a Portuguese destroyer to tow troop landing craft to the shore, supporting the Allied amphibious operations against the Ottoman forces. One of her most significant actions occurred during the sinking of the hospital ship HMHS Britannic in the Aegean Sea. After receiving SOS and CQD signals from the Kea Channel, HMS Scourge responded promptly, steaming to the scene and rescuing 339 survivors from the water. The rest of the survivors either rowed to land on Kea Island or were picked up by other vessels, demonstrating her vital role in rescue operations during a critical moment in the Gallipoli campaign. HMS Scourge’s service concluded after the war, and she was sold on 9 May 1921. She was subsequently scrapped at Briton Ferry, marking the end of her maritime service. Her operational history highlights her contributions to early 20th-century naval warfare, especially her involvement in amphibious operations and wartime rescue missions.

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