HMS Sir John Moore (1915)

HMS Sir John Moore was a British Royal Navy Leader of the Flotilla (also described as a destroyer leader) of the Marksman class. She was launched in 1915 and saw service during World War I.

The Marksman class were designed as larger, faster destroyer leaders compared to earlier models, built to lead flotillas of destroyers during naval operations. They possessed improved accommodation for flotilla staff and a stronger armament than standard destroyers.

Sir John Moore operated primarily in the North Sea during the war, engaged in convoy escort duties and participating in fleet actions against German surface ships and submarines. Specific details regarding her individual war record, such as notable engagements and patrols, are limited in publicly available documentation, but it can be inferred that she participated in the broader naval operations of the Grand Fleet.

Following the end of World War I, HMS Sir John Moore continued in service for a period before being decommissioned and eventually scrapped. Records indicate that she was sold for disposal in 1921. Her service represents a critical period in naval history, as destroyers and destroyer leaders became essential components of naval warfare.