South Tyneside History
| Title | H.M.S. Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0015300 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | River Tyne |
| Date | |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | c1930s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | H.M.S. Glasgow was ordered on 17th. December 1934. Launched 20th. June 1936. Commisioned 8th. September 1937. Acting in her pre-war role she, together with sister ship H.M.S.Southampton, escorted the newly crowned King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth, aboard the Empress of Australia ,across the Atlantic for tour of Canada and U.S. A.. |
