Thornycroft R-class Ships
- Rosalind, built by John I. Thornycroft & Company, Woolston, launched 14 October 1916. Sold for breaking up 13 July 1926.
- Radiant, built by Thornycroft; launched 25 November 1916; sold back to Thornycroft 21 June 1920, who then sold her to the Thai Navy in September 1920. She was renamed Phra Ruang and was the last of the R class to survive, being scrapped in 1957.
- Retriever, built by Thornycroft; launched 15 January 1917; sold for breaking up 26 July 1927.
- Taurus, built by Thornycroft; launched 10 March 1917; sold for breaking up 18 February 1930.
- Teazer, built by Thornycroft; launched 21 April 1917; sold for breaking up 6 February 1931.
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