Ship Record

HMS Kenya (14)

Learn about HMS Kenya (14) in Royal Navy history.

HMS Kenya was a Royal Navy cruiser of the crown colony-class cruiser.

Service History

HMS Kenya served as a light cruiser and is chiefly associated with arctic convoy escort.

Historical Significance

HMS Kenya contributes to the history of the Royal Navy’s cruiser force and the development of crown colony-class cruiser.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Kenya
Launch Year: 1939
Type: Cruiser
Class: Crown Colony-class cruiser
Pennant Number: 14
Launched: 1939
Built at: Alexander Stephen
Commissioned: 1940
Armament: 12 × 6-inch guns
Propulsion: Steam turbines
Role: Light cruiser
Notable for: Arctic convoy escort
Fate: Broken up
Status: Decommissioned