HMS Jed was a Thornycroft-built River-class destroyer of the Royal Navy, ordered under the 1903–1904 Naval Estimates. Laid down on 27 February 1903 at the Thornycroft shipyard in Chiswick, she was launched on 13 February 1904 and completed by 10 January 1905. Originally equipped with armament similar to earlier Turleback torpedo boat destroyers, her armament was upgraded in 1906 to include three 12-pounder 8 cwt guns, with two mounted abeam at the foc's'le break and one on the quarterdeck. HMS Jed was initially assigned to the East Coast Destroyer Flotilla of the 1st Fleet, based at Harwich. She participated in various fleet exercises, notably in 1908 during live fire and night manoeuvres. By 1909/1910, she was transferred to the China Station, where she was involved in the blockade of the German base at Qingdao during World War I. After the fall of Qingdao and the sinking of SMS Emden, she was redeployed in the Mediterranean Fleet’s 5th Destroyer Flotilla, supporting the Dardanelles campaign. Throughout her service in the Mediterranean, HMS Jed was actively engaged in combat and support operations. Notably, on 18 March 1915, she assisted in rescuing the crew of HMS Ocean after it struck a mine. She participated in the bombardment of Turkish targets, including supporting the landings at ANZAC Cove on 25 April 1915, and served as a wireless relay for submarines operating in the Dardanelles area. In December 1915, she was part of the Smyrna Patrol, enforcing the blockade along the Turkish coast from Cape Kaba to Smyrna. She also contributed to the roundup of enemy agents on Mytelene in early 1916. HMS Jed’s service earned her the Battle Honour "Dardanelles 1915–1916." After the war, she returned to home waters, was laid up in reserve, and was sold for breaking in 1920. Her wartime service and participation in key naval campaigns highlight her maritime significance during World War I as a versatile and active destroyer in both the Far East and Mediterranean theatres.

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