Allied Warships


Heavy cruisers

Dorsetshire class

2 ships


The Dorsetshire class heavy cruiser HMS Dorsetshire. She was lost on 5 Apr 1942.

Technical information

TypeHeavy cruiser
Displacement9925 BRT 
Length630 feet (oa) 
Complement650 men 
Armament1939;
8 8" guns (4x2)
8 4" AA guns (4x2)
16 2pdr AA (2x8)
8 0.5" AA (2x4)
8 21" torpedo tubes (2x4)
1 aircraft
1 catapult 
Max speed32.25 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts 
Power80000 HP 
Notes on classSlighly modified version of the London-class. As usual the Anti-Aircraft armamant was increased during the war.  


All ships of the Dorsetshire class:

Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Dorsetshire (40) (lost 5 Apr 1942)
HMS Norfolk (78)

1 heavy cruiser of the Dorsetshire class lost.


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