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Part of Town-class Edinburgh-subclass preceded by Arethusa-class succeeded by Crown Colony- and Dido-classes. Divided in three subclasses Southampton, Gloucester and Edinburgh. Originally to be named Minotaur- or M-class but in November 1934 called Town-class. Pennant C35. Laid down by Harland and Wolff Shipyard, Belfast, Northern Ireland with yard number 1000 on 10 December 1936, launched on 17 March 1938, completed on 3 August 1939, commissioned on 5 August 1939 and decommissioned on 24 August 1963. Museum ship since 21 October 1971.
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