Ship Record

HMS Jamaica (1940)

HMS Jamaica (1940) Royal Navy cruiser

HMS Jamaica (1940) was a Royal Navy cruiser.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

HMS Jamaica represents cruiser development in the Royal Navy.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Jamaica
Launch Year: 1940
Type: Cruiser
Class: Crown Colony-class cruiser
Launched: 1940
Commissioned: 1940
Armament: Naval guns
Propulsion: Steam
Role: Cruiser
Notable for: Royal Navy service
Fate: Varied
Status: Decommissioned