Vessel Profile

Colombo (H.M.S.)

Colombo (H.M.S.)
Photo: Cyril Tweedale

Story

This cruiser (light) was built in 1919 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

On July 26th, 1927 this vessel arrived at Esquimalt BC on an official visit. On May 14th, 1929 this vessel made a visit to Esquimalt BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1948 she was sold and broken up by Cashmore, Newport UK.

Armament

5-6";

Rebuilds

In 1943 she was converted to an anti-aircraft ship

References

J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK

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