HMS Southampton
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | HMS Southampton | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | light cruiser | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United Kingdom | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | Royal Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | Norwegian Campaign | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | Mediterranean Sea | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Position | 34.9000, 18.4000 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
HMS Southampton was a member of the first group of five ships of the Town class of light cruisers. She was built by John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland and launched on 10 March 1936.
Location
- Recorded position: 34.9000, 18.4000 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Mediterranean Sea
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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