Libeccio was one of four Maestrale-class destroyer built for the Regia Marina (Royal Italian Navy) in the early 1930s.

She was present during the Battle of Taranto, and suffered a direct bomb hit, however it passed through her hull without exploding.

She was also present at the disastrous Battle of the Duisburg Convoy, though survived only to be torpedoed the next day by HMS Upholder when she returned to the scene to search for survivors, she was taken in tow but soon sank.

The Maestrale-class destroyers were a completely new design intended to rectify the stability problems of the preceding Folgore class.

Although the ships were not provided with a sonar system for anti-submarine work, they were fitted with a pair of depth charge throwers.