Basil Charles Barrington Brooke, RN
| Born | 6 Apr 1895 | ||
| Died | 20 Jan 1983 | (87) |
| Ranks
Retired: 11 Oct 1949 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Basil Charles Barrington Brooke, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Curlew (D 42) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 23 Aug 1939 | 26 May 1940 |
| HMS Southampton (83) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 18 Jun 1940 | 11 Jan 1941 |
| HMS Renown (72) | Capt. | Battlecruiser | 16 Nov 1943 | 4 Jan 1946 |
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Events related to this officer
Light cruiser HMS Southampton (83)
27 Nov 1940
Action off Cape Spartivento (Battle of Capo Teulada): an Italian force comprising BBs Vittorio Veneto and Giulio Cesare engaged a British force in the Central Mediterranean west of Malta off Cape Spartivento.
British cruisers BERWICK, NEWCASTLE, MANCHESTER, SOUTHAMPTON were taken under fire by Vittorio Veneto from 29,000 metres. In the action, Berwick sustained 2 203 mm hits from the Italian Heavy cruisers, but the action was inconclusive.