The name Ardente (Italian for "Ardent" or "Burning") has been used to identify at least two commissioned warships of the Italian Regia Marina (Royal Navy).
1. Ardente (1912) The first Ardente was an Indomito-class destroyer. Launched in 1912 and commissioned in 1913, the vessel served during World War I. It participated in various operations in the Adriatic Sea, including fleet skirmishes and convoy protection. In 1929, the ship was reclassified as a torpedo boat. It remained in service until it was decommissioned and scrapped in 1937.
2. Ardente (1942) The second Ardente was a Ciclone-class torpedo boat built during World War II. It was constructed by the Ansaldo shipyard in Genoa and commissioned in 1942. The vessel was primarily utilized for escort duties between Italy and North Africa. On January 12, 1943, while navigating in heavy fog off the coast of Sicily, the Ardente collided with the Italian destroyer Grecale. The collision caused the Ardente to sink, resulting in significant loss of life among the crew.
