Ship Record

HMS Galatea (1934)

HMS Galatea (1934) Royal Navy 1920s 1930s

HMS Galatea (1934) was a Royal Navy cruiser.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

HMS Galatea represents cruiser development in the Royal Navy.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Galatea
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

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