HMS Bruiser

HMS Bruiser

Three ships of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS "Bruiser".

* The first "Bruiser" was an iron steam-powered provisioning ship launched in 1854 and sold in 1857.
* The second "Bruiser" was an Ardent class destroyer launched in 1895 and sold in 1914
* The third "Bruiser" was a Landing Ship, Tank launched in 1942 and sold in 1946.

See also HMS "Bruizer"

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