HMS Amphion (1934) |
Later names: |
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HMAS Perth (1939) |
Type: |
Cruiser |
Class: |
Leander (Group 2) |
Builder: |
HM Dockyard Portsmouth Portsmouth, England |
Pennant Number: |
I-29 D-29 (RAN) |
Ordered: |
December 1, 1932 |
Launched: |
July 27, 1934 |
Keel Laid: |
June 26, 1933 |
Commissioned: |
July 6, 1936 June 29, 1939 (RAN) |
Fate: |
Sunk Mar. 1, 1942 by Japanese warships (Destroyer Squadron 5) during the Aprox. 342 crewmen killed, aprox. 334 survivors taken prisoner by the Japanese. |
Class Overview |
Builder's Data |
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Page published July 7, 2009 |