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HMS Bristol (1910) CC (6th) |
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Bristol was a Light
Cruiser. Built by John Brown shipyard on the Clyde, laid down 23-Mar-1909, launched 23-Feb-1910, and completed Dec-1910. On completion joined the Home Fleet 1910-14. To the America & West Indies Station 1914-15. During which she engaged the German ship Karlsruhe 06-Aug-1914; with the Armed Merchant Cruiser Macedonia captured German colliers in the Falklands Islands battle; and took part in the hunt for the Dresden Dec-1914. To the Mediterranean 1915-16, the Adriatic 1916-17, then South America 1918-19. Returned to the UK and went into reserve 1919. Listed for disposal 1920 and sold for breaking up 09-May-1921. Won the Battle Honour: Falkland Islands 1914.
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