When World War II began in September 1939, the cruiser was assigned to patrol South American waters against German commerce raiders. Exeter was one of three British cruisers that fought the …

The ship had a firm relationship with the City of Exeter throughout her service. This was continued when given to a Type 42 Destroyer on launch by Swan Hunter in 1978.

Exeter was laid down at the Devonport Dockyard in southern England, United Kingdom on 1 Aug 1928, launched on 13 Jul 1929 and commissioned for service with the 2nd Cruiser Squadron of the Atlantic …

HMS Exeter off Solo coco, circa 1939 HMS Exeter was one of the most battle-harneded cruiser of the Royal Navy during world war two. She participated in three naval battles, in very difficult circumstances.

Oct 8, 2017 · Around 1800/26, they were joined by the heavy cruiser HMS Exeter (Capt. F.S. Bell, RN, flying the flag of Commodore H.H. Harwood, OBE, RN) which remained with HMS Dauntless, HMS …

May 13, 2015 · HMS Exeter (68) was a York-class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy that served in World War II. She was laid down on 1 August 1928 at the Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth, Devon. She was …

Oct 15, 2017 · Page details technical specifications, development, operational history of the HMS Exeter (68) Heavy Cruiser Warship including pictures.

The full story of the battle together with photos is one of the Cruiser Actions. There is also a Video clip of the battle and the return of Exeter to the UK on the video page.

She was a cruiser with six 8-inch and four 4-inch guns, built at Devonport Dockyard. The keel was laid in August 1928, launched on 18th July 1929 by Lady Madden and commissioned at Plymouth 21st July …

Jul 10, 2025 · HMS Exeter, a heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy, played a key role during the Second World War, particularly in the Battle of the River Plate. HMS Exeter was launched in 1929 as part of …