Ship Record

HMS Cornwall (1926)

HMS Cornwall (1926) Royal Navy 1920s 1930s

HMS Cornwall (1926) was a Royal Navy cruiser.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

HMS Cornwall represents cruiser development in the Royal Navy.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Cornwall
Launch Year: 1926
Type: Heavy Cruiser
Class: County-class cruiser
Launched: 1926
Commissioned: 1926
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 Cornwall (1926) (this page)
HMS Cornwall (1761) – Third-rate ship of the line
HMS Cornwall (56) – County-class cruiser county
HMS Cornwall (1985) – Type 22 frigate
HMS Cornwall (F99) – Type 22 frigate