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As the ] progressed, the ] required more, and more modern, warships. In March 1916, within the Eighth War Programme, the ] ordered three vessels from ] as part of a wider order of {{sclass2|R|destroyer|||1916}}s.{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=158}} The R class was generally similar to the preceding ], but differed, primarily, in having geared ]s.{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=326}} The Yarrow-built ships differed in retaining the direct drive turbines of the M class and are therefore often called the Yarrow Later M class.{{sfn|Parkes|Prendergast|1969|page=106}} They were similar to the preceding {{sclass2|Yarrow M|destroyer|4}} but distinguished by their greater tonnage, narrower beam and sloping sterns.{{sfn|Cocker|1981|page=39}} ''Tyrant'' was the second of the three to be ].{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=310}}
As the ] progressed, the ] required more, and more modern, warships. In March 1916, within the Eighth War Programme, the ] ordered three vessels from ] as part of a wider order of {{sclass2|R|destroyer|||1916}}s.{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=158}} The R class was generally similar to the preceding ], but differed, primarily, in having geared ]s.{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=326}} The Yarrow-built ships differed in retaining the direct drive turbines of the M class and are therefore often called the Yarrow Later M class.{{sfn|Parkes|Prendergast|1969|page=106}} They were similar to the preceding {{sclass2|Yarrow M|destroyer|4}} but distinguished by their greater tonnage, narrower beam and sloping sterns.{{sfn|Cocker|1981|page=39}} ''Tyrant'' was the second of the three to be ].{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=310}}
''Tyrant'' had a length of {{convert|273|ft|6|in|m|1|abbr=on}} ], with a beam of {{convert|25|ft|7.5|in|m|1|abbr=on}} and ] of {{convert|9|ft|m|1|abbr=on}}. ] was {{convert|930|LT|t|lk=on}} ]. Power was provided by three ]s feeding ] direct-drive ]s rated at {{convert|27000|shp|kW|lk=on}}. The turbines drove two ] and exhausted through two ]. Design speed was {{convert|36|kn}}.{{sfn|Preston|1985|page=76}} In ], the destroyer achieved {{cvt|39117|kn}} at a displacement of {{convert|780|LT}}.{{sfn|March|1966|page=153}} Between {{convert|215|and|260|LT}} of ] was carried.{{sfn|Cocker|1981|page=39}} Design range was {{convert|1860|nmi|lk=in}} at {{convert|20|kn}}.{{sfn|March|1966|page=151}} The ship had a ] of 82 officers and ].{{sfn|Preston|1985|page=76}}
After the ] that ended the war, the Royal Navy returned to a peacetime level of strength and both the number of ships and personnel were culled to save money.{{sfn|Moretz|2002|page=79}} The destroyer was transferred to ] at ].<ref>{{cite journal | title=V Vessels in Reserve at Home Ports and Other Bases | journal=The Supplement to the Monthly Navy List | date=July 1919 | page=16 | url= https://digital.nls.uk/british-military-lists/archive/92499842 | via=National Library of Scotland | access-date=29 December 2024}}</ref> It was announced that ''Tyrant'' would replace the destroyer {{HMS|Rival|1916|2}} as tender to the ] {{HMS|Fisgard|shore establishment|2}} on 11 September 1925.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naval Economy: Destroyers to be Sold |newspaper=The Times |date=11 September 1925 |issue=44064 |page=12}}</ref>
After the ] that ended the war, the Royal Navy returned to a peacetime level of strength and both the number of ships and personnel were culled to save money.{{sfn|Moretz|2002|page=79}} The destroyer was transferred to ] at ].<ref>{{cite journal | title=V Vessels in Reserve at Home Ports and Other Bases | journal=The Supplement to the Monthly Navy List | date=July 1919 | page=16 | url= https://digital.nls.uk/british-military-lists/archive/92499842 | via=National Library of Scotland | access-date=29 December 2024}}</ref> It was announced that ''Tyrant'' would replace the destroyer {{HMS|Rival|1916|2}} as tender to the ] {{HMS|Fisgard|shore establishment|2}} on 11 September 1925.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naval Economy: Destroyers to be Sold |newspaper=The Times |date=11 September 1925 |issue=44064 |page=12}}</ref>
As the First World War progressed, the Royal Navy required more, and more modern, warships. In March 1916, within the Eighth War Programme, the British Admiralty ordered three vessels from Yarrow Shipbuilders as part of a wider order of R-classdestroyers. The R class was generally similar to the preceding M class, but differed, primarily, in having geared steam turbines. The Yarrow-built ships differed in retaining the direct drive turbines of the M class and are therefore often called the Yarrow Later M class. They were similar to the preceding Yarrow M class but distinguished by their greater tonnage, narrower beam and sloping sterns. Tyrant was the second of the three to be launched.
Tyrant had a length of 273 ft 6 in (83.4 m) overall, with a beam of 25 ft 7.5 in (7.8 m) and draught of 9 ft (2.7 m). Displacement was 930 long tons (940 t) normal. Power was provided by three Yarrow boilers feeding Parsons direct-drive steam turbines rated at 27,000 shaft horsepower (20,000 kW). The turbines drove two shafts and exhausted through two funnels. Design speed was 36 knots (67 km/h; 41 mph). In trials, the destroyer achieved 39,117 kn (72,445 km/h; 45,015 mph) at a displacement of 780 long tons (790 t). Between 215 and 260 long tons (218 and 264 t) of oil was carried. Design range was 1,860 nautical miles (3,440 km; 2,140 mi) at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph). The ship had a complement of 82 officers and ratings.
After the Armistice of 11 November 1918 that ended the war, the Royal Navy returned to a peacetime level of strength and both the number of ships and personnel were culled to save money. The destroyer was transferred to reserve at Portsmouth. It was announced that Tyrant would replace the destroyer Rival as tender to the stone frigateFisgard on 11 September 1925.
On 16 July 1935, the destroyer was one of over 100 ships of the Royal Navy in a fleet review to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of George V. On 1 April the following year, the destroyer was allocated as a tender to Saladin. However, as newer, larger and more powerful vessels were introduced into the Royal Navy, older destroyers were retired. On 15 January 1939, the warship was retired and sold to Cashmore to be broken up at Newport.
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