Ship Record

HMS Arethusa (1934)

HMS Arethusa (1934) Royal Navy 1920s 1930s

HMS Arethusa (1934) was a Royal Navy cruiser.

Service History

HMS Arethusa served as part of the Royal Navy cruiser force.

Historical Significance

HMS Arethusa represents cruiser development in the Royal Navy.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Arethusa
Launch Year: 1934
Type: Light Cruiser
Class: Arethusa-class cruiser
Launched: 1934
Commissioned: 1934
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 Arethusa (1934) (this page)
HMS Arethusa (1759) – Fifth-rate frigate
HMS Arethusa (1913) – Arethusa-class cruiser
HMS Arethusa (F38) – Leander-class frigate