HMS Wrestler (D35) was a V and W-class destroyer constructed by Swan Hunter, laid down in July 1917, launched on 25 February 1918, and commissioned on 1 May 1918. She measured 312 feet (95.1 meters) in overall length and 300 feet (91.4 meters) between perpendiculars, with a beam of 26 feet 6 inches (8.08 meters). Her draught ranged from 10 feet 9 inches (3.28 meters) to 11 feet 11.5 inches (3.64 meters), and she had a standard displacement of 1,100 long tons, increasing to 1,490 long tons at deep load. Powered by three oil-fed Yarrow boilers and Brown-Curtis geared steam turbines, Wrestler developed 27,000 shaft horsepower, enabling a maximum speed of 34 knots (63 km/h). Her fuel capacity allowed for a range of 3,500 nautical miles at 15 knots. Her armament initially comprised four 4-inch Mk V QF guns, a single 3-inch anti-aircraft gun, and six 21-inch torpedo tubes arranged in two triple mounts. The crew complement was 134 officers and ratings. Throughout her service, she underwent various modifications, including anti-aircraft upgrades and conversion to a long-range escort with reduced armament and added anti-submarine equipment, such as a Hedgehog mortar and increased depth-charge capacity. During her career, Wrestler served with the Grand Fleet, participated in the Baltic campaign, and was involved in rescue operations, including the rescue of survivors from the sinking of the minesweeper Myrtle in 1919. She also saw extensive service between the wars, including convoy escort duties, fleet reviews, and participation in the British response to crises like the Abyssinia Crisis. In World War II, Wrestler was recommissioned in August 1939, operating in Atlantic convoy escort and Mediterranean missions. Notably, she participated in the attack on the Vichy French fleet at Mers-el-Kébir in July 1940, and later supported various operations including the Battle of Calabria and convoy operations to Malta. She was instrumental in anti-submarine warfare, sinking U-74 in May 1942, and played a role in Arctic convoys, including the Battle of North Cape. Her service extended to supporting the Normandy invasion in June 1944. Tragically, she struck a mine on 6 June 1944 while escorting a landing convoy during D-Day, sustaining severe damage. Declared a total loss, she was scrapped at Newport, Wales, beginning in August 1944. Her service record highlights her as a versatile and active vessel in both World Wars, reflecting the evolution of destroyer roles from fleet escort to specialized anti-submarine and Arctic operations.

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