 Two German torpedo boats, and attacked the trawlers in the Battle off Noordhinder Bank, sinking one ("Columbia") before the four British destroyers arrived.Although the torpedo boats attempted to escape, the destroyers sank both German ships.In October 1915, "Laforey" joined the 5th Destroyer Flotilla, part of the Mediterranean Fleet, helping to cover the evacuation from ANZAC Cove at the end of the Gallipoli Campaign on 19–20 December, helping to destroy stores left behind after the troops pulled out.