Allied Warships


Light cruisers

Caledon class

3 ships


The Caledon class light cruiser HMS Caledon.

Technical information

TypeLight cruiser
Displacement4180 BRT 
Length450 feet (oa) 
Complement400 men 
Armament5 6" guns (5x1)
2 3" AA guns (2x1)
2 2pdr AA (2x1)
8 21" torpedo tubes (4x2) 
Max speed29 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power40000 HP 
Notes on classHMS Caledon was reconstructed as Anti-Aircraft cruiser during the war, see her page for details. 


All ships of the Caledon class:

Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Caledon (D 53)
HMS Calypso (D 61) (lost 12 Jun 1940)
HMS Caradoc (D 60)

1 light cruiser of the Caledon class lost.


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