Story
This cruiser (town-class) was built in 1915 by Cammell Laird & Co. Ltd., Birkenhead UK.
Historical Notes
This vessel fought at the Battle of Jutland and one of her crew, Jack Cornwell, was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Owners & Masters
She was ordered by the Greek Government but purchased on the stocks by the Admiralty.
In 1915 she was a warship of the Royal Navy.
Named Features
Mount Chester (BC)
References
- Putnam, W.L. and G.W. Boles, R.W. Laurilla (1990)
- J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
