HMS Sarpedon
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At least three ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Sarpedon.[1] They are named after Sarpedon, a Greek hero and son of Zeus.[2]
- HMS Sarpedon (1809) was an 18-gun Cherokee-class brig-sloop launched in 1809 and foundered in 1813.
- HMS Sarpedon (1913) was a Laforey-class destroyer that was renamed HMS Laertes within three months of launching in 1913.
- HMS Sarpedon (1916) was a R-class destroyer launched in 1916 and sold in 1926.
