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Launched 1917: HMS DRAGON
HMS DRAGON
HMS DRAGON
HMS DRAGON
built by Scotts Greenock,
Yard No 484

Propulsion: Steam turbine 40000hp
Launched: Saturday, 29/12/1917
Built: 1917
Ship Type: Cruiser
Tonnage: 4850 disp
Length: 472 feet
Breadth: 46 feet
Draught: 14 feet
Owner History:
Royal Navy
Status: Sunk - 08/07/1944

Remarks: Used as breakwater off Normandy Beaches
Additional data by Paul Strathdee
Photo supplied by Bruce Biddulph
Previous update by Paul Strathdee Polish manned 1943

Last updated: by Colin Campbell from the original records by Stuart Cameron

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