Destroyer Collection (page 3)

HMS Dragon at Sunset
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon at sunset during her patrol in the Middle East in 2013. HMS Dragon is the fourth of the Royal Navys six Type 45 air defence destroyers. Launched on 7 November 2008

HMS Dragon Silhouette
HMS Dragon crossing the setting sun during operations in the Middle East

HMS Duncan Arriving in Cardiff for NATO Summit
Its a tight squeeze as Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan is guided through a lock into Cardiff at the start of the NATO Summit

HMS Diamond Escorting Ark Futura During Operation Recsyr
Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond, whilst escorting the merchant ship Ark Futura during Operation Recsyr. HMS Diamond has completed her role escorting ships carrying Syrias chemical weapons stock for

HMS Dragon with Kirov Class Pyotr Velikiy
HMS Dragon (foreground) with the Russian Kirov Class battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy. A Royal Navy warship has tracked and met up with a Russian task group off the coast of Brest as they entered

HMS Dragon with Russian Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuzetsov
HMS Dragon (foreground) with the Russian aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. A Royal Navy warship has tracked and met up with a Russian task group off the coast of Brest as they entered the English

HMS Edinburgh Passes Under Tower Bridge, London
HMS Edinburgh, a type 42 Destroyer and last in its class, is assisted by a tug under Tower Bridge on the River Thames during her final visit to the capital before decommisioning

Red Arrows Flying Over HMS Diamond
The Red Arrows fly over the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond as she sails past Cyprus. HMS Diamond was on tasking in the Mediterranean as part of OP RECSYR (Removal of Chemical Weapons in Syria)

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dauntless
The ships company form a T45 on the flight deck of Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless in the South Atlantic. The Type 45 destroyer, also known as the D or Daring class

New Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan Begins her Sea Trials
Brand new Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan is escorted to begin her first sea trials off Scotland. Duncan, the Royal Navys sixth and final powerful new Type 45 Destroyer

HMS Edinburgh Visits South Georgia
HMS Edinburgh has paid a visit to South Georgia as part of her patrol of the South Atlantic and islands of British overseas territorys

HMS Dragon Leaves the Clyde
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon leaves Clyde following construction and heads for her new home on the south coast. The fourth of the Royal Navys state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyer class HMS Dragon this

HMS Diamond
A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter lands on Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond. A Mk7 Sea King Helicopter from 854 Squadron practiced deck landings with HMS Diamond on the 10 October 2012

HMS Diamond with HMAS Melbourne
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond (foreground) is pictured with HMAS Melbourne during joint operations in the Middle East. HMS Diamond is the third of Britains fleet of six Type 45 destroyers

Royal Navy Ship in Rough Weather
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless cuts through rough weather in the South Atlantic during her deployment to the area. HMS Dauntless, the second of the T45 Destroyers, joined the Fleet in November 2010

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dauntless Sails Under the Dartford Bridge
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless sails under Dartford Bridge on her way to London for a visit in September 2011 HMS Dauntless is the second in class of the new Type 45 Destroyers

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon During Pre-Acceptance Sea Trials
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon is pictured from HMS Ark Royal during sea trials off the coast of Scotland. HMS Dragon will join HM Ships Daring

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring in Heavy Seas
Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring is pictured in heavy seas in the Middle East following the handover of patrol duties from HMS Argyll

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond Enters Portsmouth for the First Time
HMS Diamond, the third of six formidable air defence warships being built for the Royal Navy, arrived in her home port of Portsmouth for the first time on Wednesday September 22nd

HMS Edinburgh
Royal Navy type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh is pictured during a pre-wetting exercise. This system is designed to increase the Ships survivability from chemical or biological attack by washing-off any

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring in the English Channel
Pictured is Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring shortly after breaking away from a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Wave Knight

HMS Dauntless Commissioned into the RN
HMS Dauntless, the second of the Royal Navys new formidable Type 45 destroyers, is pictured in Portsmouth, dressed for her commissioning into the Royal Navy on 3rd June 2010

Royal Navy Type 42 Destroyer HMS Edinburgh
HMS Edinburgh is pictured enroute to Valparaiso, Chile. HMS Edinburgh has been deployed on the Atlantic Patrol Task (South) since May 2011

HMS York Shadws Russian Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov off Scotland
The Royal Navys Type 42 destroyer HMS York based in Portsmouth, shadows the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in international waters off the east coast of Scotland

HMS Edinburgh in the Patagonian Canal, South America
HMS Edinburgh has passes through the Patagonian Canal on transit to her next port of call, Valparaiso, Chile. HMS Edinburgh has been deployed on the Atlantic Patrol Task (South) since May 2011

Daring Class Destroyers
The Royal Navys two newest warships formidable air defence destroyers HMS Daring (front) and HMS Dauntless, have performed side-by-side at sea for the first time

HMS Liverpool
Type 42 destroyer HMS Liverpool is pictured during Exercise Joint Warrior. HMS Liverpool is the tenth of the class of Type 42 Destroyers and the seventh ship to bear the name

HMS Dauntless Arrives in Portsmouth for the First Time
HMS Dauntless, the second of six formidable air defence warships being built for the Royal Navy, arrives in her home port of Portsmouth for the first time

HMS Daring at Sea
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring is pictured exercising in the English Channel, near her home at Portsmouth, Hampshire

HMS Dauntless Arrives in Porstmouth
HMS Dauntless, the second of six formidable Type 45 air defence warships being built for the Royal Navy, arrives in her home port of Portsmouth, Hampshire for the first time

HMS Daring and Dauntless
Type 45 destroyers together for the first time. HMS Daring (rear) and Dauntless (front) conduct Officer of the Watch manoeuvres south of the Isle of Wight

HMS Portland with USS Mahan
Type 23 frigate HMS Portland (foreground) is pictured exercising with the US Navys Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Mahan

HMS Daring Enroute to Portsmouth
The first Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring manoeuvres carefully under the Erskine Bridge, after departing BVT Surface Fleet Ltd on the Clyde

The Launch of Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring
HMS Dragon was launched at BVT Surface Fleet Ltd Govan, Scotland to a fanfare of music and balloons in November 2008. She now faces an extensive fitting out

HMS Daring at Speed During Trials
Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring conducting acceptance trials at high speed off the west coast of Scotland

HMS Edinburgh anchored in San Carlos Bay, Falkland Islands
Type 42 Destroyer HMS Edinburgh anchored in San Carlos Bay, Falkland Islands for a memorial service and wreath laying ceremony

HMS Nottingham, Type 42 Destroyer
HMS Nottingham, a Type 42 Destroyer, photographed whilst in transit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

HMS Nottingham braves rough Atlantic seas during a high seas firing exercise. She is pictured here, some 200 miles west of Ireland

HMS Exeter is shown towing the splash target for the bombing runs of the Sea Harriers of 801 NAS from HMS Illustrious. Having spent two years embarking periodically in HMS Invincible as

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HMS Derwent, First Class Destroyer, Royal Navy Date: circa 1916

HMS Derwent probably during WW1 Date: circa 1916

British salvage party on a German destroyer, Scapa Flow, Orkney, June 1919

Scapa Flow, Salvage party on German destroyer

Scapa Flow, Crew of German destroyer taking to the boats on 21st June 1919

Crew of a German Destroyer taking to the boats, Scapa Flow, Orkney, 21st June 1919

Salvaging German Destroyer G102, Scapa Flow, Orkney, June 1919

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"Unstoppable Force: The Mighty Destroyer" From the daring acts of bravery in naval battles to the awe-inspiring power displayed by these warships, the destroyer has left an indelible mark on history. One such remarkable event was when H. M. S. Glowworm fearlessly rammed into the formidable Admiral Hipper during World War II, showcasing the unwavering determination of these vessels. Even ancient civilizations recognized their significance, as depicted in the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement scene, where a destroyer-like force protects and guides souls through treacherous waters towards eternal peace. In times of conflict, destroyers like HMS Tipperary led from the frontlines during World War I, exemplifying their pivotal role in safeguarding nations. Fast forward to 1941 and witness Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bombers launching from destroyers' decks during WWII; they became instrumental in turning tides against enemy forces. As Britains Sea Power Is Yours slogan proudly proclaimed, it is undeniable that destroyers played a vital part in maintaining maritime supremacy. During the Korean War, we see USS Shelton and USS Antietam refueling from USS Tolovana while HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter fires flares overhead—a true display of combined naval might. Throughout history, British Royal Navy's fleet showcased its strength with ships like HMS Arethusa and HMS Manchester standing alongside destroyers during WWI. Today's modern era witnesses powerful vessels like HMS Defender returning triumphantly to Portsmouth or Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon patrolling international waters—symbols of strength and protection. The destroyer remains an embodiment of courage and resilience—an unstoppable force that has shaped our world's destiny on countless occasions.