South Tyneside History
| Title | H.M.S. Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0015311 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | River Tyne |
| Date | |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | c1950s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | HMS 'Mauritius'. A Crown Colony class light cruiser of the Royal Navy. Built by Swan Hunter. Ordered Dec 20th1937. Laid down 31/3/1938. Launched July 19th 1939. Commissioned 4th Jan. 1940. Fate: arrived at Inverkeithing to be scrapped by T.W. Ward Ltd 27th March 1965 |
