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HMS Caroline (1914) CC (7th) |
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This the seventh ship to carry the name HMS Caroline was a
Light Cruiser. The lead ship of a class of six ships and part of the
1913 construction programme. Built by Cammell Laird of Birkenhead, laid down 28-Jan-1914, launched 29-Sep-1914 and completed 04-Dec-1914. On completion served as a destroyer leader with the Grand Fleet 1914-19. Went to the East Indies Station 1919-22. Paid off 1922. Served as RNVR Drill Ship at Belfast from 1924. Used as a depot ship during WW2, after which she resumed duty as Drill Ship at Belfast. She remains there 29-Jan-2010, the second oldest commissioned ship in the Royal Navy. Won the Battle Honour: Jutland 1916.
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