Ship Record

HMS Achilles (1932)

HMS Achilles (1932) Royal Navy 1920s 1930s

HMS Achilles served with distinction in the River Plate battle.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Achilles
Launch Year: 1932
Type: Light Cruiser
Class: Leander-class cruiser
Launched: 1932
Commissioned: 1932
Armament: Naval guns / torpedoes
Propulsion: Steam turbine
Role: Fleet service
Notable for: Interwar Royal Navy
Fate: Varied
Status: Decommissioned

Other Ships with this Name

HMS Achilles (1932) (this page)
HMS Achilles (1863) – Warrior-class ironclad
HMS Achilles (1905) – Warrior-class cruiser
HMS Achilles (F12) – Leander-class frigate