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York-class ships served as British heavy cruisers during the interwar period, designed as a smaller, faster option to the County class, typical displacement near 8,000-8,500 tons. Armament included six 8-inch guns, and could reach about 32-32.5 knots, powered by four boilers and four Parsons turbines. In operations, these cruisers participated in convoy escort duties, alongside other WWII operations, notably in the Mediterranean. A notable ship, HMS York suffered damage from Italian explosive motorboats, subsequently salvaged and scrapped in 1952.

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HMS York (90) was the lead ship of two York-class heavy cruisers built for the Royal Navy. She served in the North American theatre before the war, and escorted Atlantic convoys in the first part of the Second World War. She also participated in the British Norway campaign, and was later reassigned to the Mediterranean Squadron. However, while in service with the Mediterranean fleet, she was disabled by Italian explosive motorboats. Critically damaged, her wreck was abandoned by the Allies....

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York-class heavy cruiser

The York-class was a class of heavy cruisers used by Great Britain during World War II.

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