An item reported that as a result of the naval treaties the British 3.750 ton cruisers HMS Castor (1) and Constance with an armament of 5-15cm/5.9” and 2-7,5cm/3” anti aircraft guns and a speed of 29 miles were decommissioned wit the intention to sell both ships. The N.M.R. dated 30 May 1935 reported that both cruisers were just 20 years old just still very suitable for escort tasks. Due to the well maintenance were ships of 20 years still not worn out.
Notes
1. C-class Cambrian-sub class light cruiser, laid down by Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, England on 28 October 1914, launched on 28 July 1915, completed en commissioned in November 1915, decommissioned in May 1935 and sold to be broken up on 30 July 1935.
Notes
1. C-class Cambrian-sub class light cruiser, laid down by Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, England on 28 October 1914, launched on 28 July 1915, completed en commissioned in November 1915, decommissioned in May 1935 and sold to be broken up on 30 July 1935.
2. C-class light cruiser, laid down by Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, England on 25 January 195, launched on 12 September 1915m completed and commissioned in January 1916, decommissioned in March 1931 and sold to be broken up on 8 June 1936.
