Characteristics of British cruiser HMS Galatea as reported to the German Marineattaché at London on 16 September 1935

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An item reported that the German Marineattaché captain Erwin Wassner at London was informed by the British Admiralty conform the Anglo-German Naval Agreement dated 18 June 1935 that the cruiser HMS Galatea was laid down on 2 June 1933 with a standard displacement (article 6 Treaty) of 5,220 tons/5,301 metric tons and dimensions 500 (waterline) x 51 (extreme beam at or below waterline) x 13.10 (mean draught at standard displacement) feet. Heaviest calibre 6”. Completed on 14 August 1935.(1)

Note

1. Part of Arthusa-class light cruisers preceded by Leander-class succeeded by Town- and Dido-classes.

Source

Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché at London. RM 12-II/120.