Ship Record

HMS Euryalus (42)

Learn about HMS Euryalus (42) in Royal Navy history.

HMS Euryalus was a Royal Navy cruiser of the dido-class cruiser.

Service History

HMS Euryalus served as a anti-aircraft cruiser and is chiefly associated with mediterranean service.

Historical Significance

HMS Euryalus contributes to the history of the Royal Navy’s cruiser force and the development of dido-class cruiser.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Euryalus
Launch Year: 1939
Type: Cruiser
Class: Dido-class cruiser
Pennant Number: 42
Launched: 1939
Built at: Chatham Dockyard
Commissioned: 1941
Armament: 10 × 5.25-inch guns
Propulsion: Steam turbines
Role: Anti-aircraft cruiser
Notable for: Mediterranean service
Fate: Broken up
Status: Decommissioned

Other Ships with this Name

HMS Euryalus (42) (this page)
HMS Euryalus (1803) – Fifth-rate frigate
HMS Euryalus (1939) – Dido-class cruiser
HMS Euryalus (F15) – Leander-class frigate