HMS Orion (1932)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Orion
- Launch Year
- 1932
- Type
- Light Cruiser
- Class
- Leander-class cruiser
- Launched
- 1932
- Commissioned
- 1932
- Armament
- Naval guns / torpedoes
- Propulsion
- Steam turbine
- Role
- Fleet service
- Notable for
- Interwar Royal Navy
- Fate
- Varied
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Orion (1932) was a Royal Navy cruiser.
Service History
HMS Orion served as part of the Royal Navy cruiser force.
Historical Significance
HMS Orion represents cruiser development in the Royal Navy.