The Southampton class light cruiser HMS Birmingham.
Technical information
| Type | Light cruiser |
| Displacement | 9100 BRT |
| Length | 591 feet (oa) |
| Complement | 700 men |
| Armament | 12 6" guns (4x3) 8 4" AA guns (4x2) 8 2pdr AA (2x4) 8 .5" MG AA (2x4) 6 21" torpedo tubes (2x3) 3 aircraft 1 catapult |
| Max speed | 32 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 75000 HP |
| Notes on class |
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1 light cruiser of the Southampton class lost. See all Light cruiser classes. |
Royal Navy (more on 
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Southampton class ships hit by U-boats (1) | |||
| 28 Nov 1943 | HMS Birmingham | Damaged | U-407 |