Allied Warships


Light cruisers

Gloucester class

3 ships


The Gloucester class light cruiser HMS Liverpool.

Technical information

TypeLight cruiser
Displacement9400 BRT 
Length591.5 feet (oa) 
Complement700 men 
Armament12 6" guns (4x3)
8 4" AA guns (4x2)
8 2pdr AA (2x4)
8 .5" MG AA (2x4)
6 21" torpedo tubes (2x3)
3 aircraft
1 catapult 
Max speed32.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts 
Power82500 HP 
Notes on classSlightly modified Southhampton-class. 


All ships of the Gloucester class:

Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Gloucester (62) (lost 22 May 1941)
HMS Liverpool (11)
HMS Manchester (15) (lost 13 Aug 1942)

2 light cruisers of the Gloucester class lost.


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