Ship Record

HMS Penelope (1935)

HMS Penelope (1935) Royal Navy 1920s 1930s

HMS Penelope (1935) was a Royal Navy cruiser.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

HMS Penelope represents cruiser development in the Royal Navy.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Penelope
Launch Year: 1935
Type: Light Cruiser
Class: Arethusa-class cruiser
Launched: 1935
Commissioned: 1935
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 Penelope (1935) (this page)
HMS Penelope (1798) – Fifth-rate frigate
HMS Penelope (1962) – Leander-class frigate
HMS Penelope (F127) – Leander-class frigate