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HMS Dartmouth (1911) CC (6th) |
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Dartmouth was a
Light Cruiser. Built by Vickers of Barrow, laid down 19-Feb-1910, launched 14-Dec-1910 and completed Oct-1911. On completion joined the Home Fleet 1911-13. Then to the East Indies Station 1913-14, the South Atlantic Station Jan-1915. AT the Dardanelles Feb/May-1915, then the Adriatic 1915-19. While there she was damaged 15-May-1917 by a torpedo fired by UC-25. After WW1 went to the South America Station 1919-21. Returned to the UK and into reserve 1921-24. Refitted 1924-26 then used for trooping duties 1926-27. Returned to reserve 1927-28, then trooping work to the Mediterranean and China 1928-29. Once more into reserve 1929, followed by an attachment to HMS Defiance 1930. Sold 1930. Won the Battle Honour: Dardanelles 1915.
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