Allied Warships

Armoured cruisers

Georgios Averoff class

1 ship


The armoured cruiser RHS Georgios Averoff (D 54) of the Royal Hellenic Navy.

Technical information

TypeArmoured cruiser
Displacement10200 BRT 
Length140 m 
Complement1200 men 
Armament4 9.2" guns (2x2)
8 7.5" guns (4x2)
16 3" guns
6 37mm AA 
Max speed22 knots
Engines4cylinder reciprocating, 2 shafts 
Power19000 HP 
Notes on classThe 16 3" guns were replaced in 1940 by 8 3" guns and 4 3" AA guns. 


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RHS Georgios Averoff (D 54)


1 Armoured cruiser of the Georgios Averoff class.

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