The Fiji class light cruiser HMS Trinidad. She was lost on 15 May 1942.
Technical information
| Type | Light cruiser |
| Displacement | 8000 BRT |
| Length | 555.5 feet (oa) |
| Complement | 730 men |
| Armament | As designed; 12 6" guns (4x3) 8 4" AA guns (4x2) 8 2pdr AA (2x4) 8 .5" AA (2x4) 6 21" torpedo tubes (2x3) 3 aircraft 1 catapult |
| Max speed | 33 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 4 shafts |
| Power | 72500 HP |
| Notes on class | These ships were a logical development from the Southampton design and were reported to have proved highly successful in service. The hull was shorter than the Southampton class and had less beam reflecting the reduced displacement, they were given a transom stern which benefited the accommodation arrangements aft. Welding was used more extensively in this class than hitherto.
HMS Ceylon, HMS Newfoundland and HMS/HMCS Uganda were completed with only three 6" gun turrets. They lacked X turret, it's place was taken by extra Anti-Aircraft armament. |
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2 light cruisers of the Fiji class lost. See all Light cruiser classes. |
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Fiji class ships hit by U-boats (1) | |||
| 23 Jul 1943 | HMS Newfoundland | Damaged | U-407 |
 The Cruiser Uganda Stephen Conrad Geneja |
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