Exeter was one of three British cruisers that fought the German heavy cruiser Admiral Graf Spee, later that year in the Battle of the River Plate. She was severely damaged during the battle, …

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, …

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.

As the memorial service comes to a close aboard HMS Kent, the HMS Exeter veterans release the wreath and look down thoughtfully towards the resting place of their old ship.

HMS Exeter was a heavy cruiser built for the Royal Navy during the late 1920s. When World War II began in September 1939, the cruiser was assigned to patrol South American waters.

Oct 15, 2017 · After commissioning, HMS Exeter was put into service with the Atlantic Fleet to which the vessel operated from 1931 to 1935. She saw service in Mediterranean Waters until …

Feb 27, 2024 · Exeter was crippled early in the battle, and she did not play much of a role as she withdrew. Two days later, she attempted to escape approaching Japanese forces, but she was …

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 …

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 …

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 …