HMS Oriole (1916)

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HMS Oriole was an Admiralty M-class destroyer which served in the Royal Navy during the First World War. The M class was an improvement on those of the preceding L class, capable of higher speed. Launched in 1916 the vessel was sold to be broken up in 1921. [1]

References

  1. Preston, Antony (1985). "Great Britain and Empire Forces". In Gardiner, Robert; Gray, Randal (eds.). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921. London: Conway Maritime Press. p. 75. ISBN   978-0-85177-245-5.