HMS Cressy |
Type: |
Armored Cruiser |
Class: |
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Builder: |
Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. Govan, Scotland |
Pennant Number: |
N/A |
Ordered: |
N/A |
Launched: |
December 4, 1899 |
Keel Laid: |
October 12, 1898 |
Commissioned: |
May 28, 1901 |
Fate: |
Sunk Sept. 22, 1914 by SMS U-9 (torpedo). Location: North Sea, 27 miles northwest of the Hook of Holland. (52.15N - 03.51E) At least 561 crewmen killed, about 87 survivors picked up by Dutch ships. (Roll of Honour) |
Ship's Data |
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