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Part of Town-class Gloucester-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 C62. Laid down by Devonport Dockyard on 22 September 1936, launched on 19 October 1937, completed on 31 January 1939 and sunk in the Kythira Strait north of Crete during a German air attack on 22 May 1941.
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