HMS Sceptre was an R-class destroyer of the Royal Navy, built by Alexander Stephen and Sons, at Linthouse (in Glasgow) and launched on 18 April 1917.

[3] Up to 296 tons of oil fuel were carried,[3] giving a design range of 3,450 nmi (3,970 mi; 6,390 km) at 15 kn (17 mph; 28 km/h).

Despite these countermeasures, the two German light cruisers Bremse and Brummer, managed to evade the patrols, which were deployed expecting German action further to the south and attacked the regular convoy between Norway and Britain, sinking nine merchant ships and two destroyers, Mary Rose and Strongbow before returning safely to Germany.

[9][10] On 4 October 1918, Sceptre, along with the destroyers Montrose, Starfish, and Sylph, sank the German armed vessels Bremerhaven and Ober Burgermeister Adickes.

[16] In December 1919, Sceptre was listed as a part of the local defence flotilla at Devonport with a "Home Fleet complement".