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Part of Town-class Southampton-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 C11. Ordered in 1935, laid down by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan, Scotland on 17 February 1936, launched on 24 March 1937, commissioned on 2 November 1938, decommissioned in 1952 and sold to be broken up in July 1958.
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