HMS Phoebe was an Admiralty M-class destroyer constructed for the Royal Navy during World War I. She was built by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Company in Govan, with her launch occurring on 20 November 1916 and her completion in December of the same year. The ship displaced approximately 972 long tons (988 tons) at normal load and measured 273 feet 4 inches (83.3 meters) in length, with a beam of 26 feet 8 inches (8.1 meters) and a deep draught of 9 feet 8 inches (2.9 meters). Powered by a single Parsons direct-drive steam turbine, driving three propeller shafts via three Yarrow boilers, HMS Phoebe generated up to 25,000 shaft horsepower, enabling her to reach a top speed of 34 knots (63 km/h; 39 mph). Her fuel capacity of 228 long tons (232 tons) of oil provided a range of approximately 2,100 nautical miles at 15 knots. The vessel's crew comprised around 76 officers and ratings. Armament on HMS Phoebe consisted of three single QF 4-inch (102 mm) Mark IV guns, positioned fore, amidships, and aft, providing her with significant firepower for her size. She was also equipped with two QF 2-pounder (40 mm) "pom-pom" anti-aircraft guns, mounted on each broadside near the bridge, and featured two rotating twin mounts for 21-inch (533 mm) torpedoes amidships. Her service history highlights her participation in the Zeebrugge Raid on 23 April 1918, where she escorted H.M.S Vindictive. During the operation, she attempted to rescue HMS North Star and subsequently took off her crew. HMS Phoebe was decommissioned and sold for scrap in November 1921, marking a brief but notable service during a pivotal period in naval warfare. Her design and wartime activity exemplify the evolution of destroyer capabilities in the early 20th century, emphasizing speed, firepower, and versatility in fleet operations.

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