HMS Jupiter
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At least five ships of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS Jupiter, after the Roman god Jupiter.
- Jupiter was a 50 gun ship of the line, launched in 1778 and wrecked in 1808.
- Jupiter was also a 50 gun ship of the line, launched in 1813 and broken up in 1870.
- Jupiter, launched in 1895, was a Majestic-class battleship. She served in World War I and was scrapped in 1920.
- Jupiter (F85), launched in 1938, was a J-class destroyer. She served in World War II and was sunk by a mine on 28 February 1942.
- Jupiter (F60), launched in 1967, was a Leander-class frigate, decommissioned in 1992 and was sold for scrap in 1997.
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