Allied Warships


Light cruisers

Perth class

3 ships


The Perth class light cruiser HMAS Sydney. She was lost on 19 Nov 1941.

Technical information

TypeLight cruiser
Displacement6830 BRT 
Length562 feet 
Complement570 men 
Armament8 6" guns (4x2)
8 4" AA guns (4x2)
12 .5" AA (3x4)
8 21" torpedo tubes (2x4)
1 aircraft
1 catapult 
Max speed32.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts 
Power72000 SHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Perth class:

Royal Australian Navy (more on Royal Australian Navy)

HMAS Hobart (D 63)
HMAS Perth (D 29) (lost 1 Mar 1942)
HMAS Sydney (D 48) (lost 19 Nov 1941)

2 light cruisers of the Perth class lost.


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